Cover of Kristy Thomas, dog trainer

Kristy Thomas, dog trainer

by Ann M. Martin

Baby-Sitters Club

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Ten-year-old Kristy faces a big challenge when she helps care for Erin, a girl adjusting to blindness after an accident. As Kristy learns how to support her new friend, her family also trains a puppy to become a guide dog, weaving a heartfelt story of trust and growth. Together, they discover the power of patience and friendship in the face of change.

Representation & Themes

Disability RepresentationFriendshipFamilyComing of AgeAnimals

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Disability Representation Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0590059963
Pages
114
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
April 1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
21,559

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Social Situations - Special NeedsMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesFictionJuvenile FictionChildren's 9-12 - Fiction - GeneralChildren: Grades 4-6Social Issues - Special NeedsBlindGuide dogsJuvenile fictionTrainingDogsChildren's fictionBabysitters, fiction