Cover of Karen's School Bus

Karen's School Bus

Baby-sitters Little Sitter #53

by Ann M. Martin

Baby-Sitters Little Sister

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Karen can't wait to ride the school bus for the very first time, but when nerves get the best of her and she feels sick in front of everyone, she starts to avoid the bus and the teasing she faces. With kindness and support from the bus driver, Karen finds the courage to face her fears and enjoy the ride. A heartfelt story about overcoming anxiety and finding support in unexpected places.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipFamilyComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0590483005
Pages
91
Publisher
Little Apple
Published
September 1, 1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
9,842

Genres

Children's stories

Subjects

School busesJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionGirls, fictionBabysitters, fiction