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The Truth About Stacey (Baby-Sitters Club, Bk 3)
The Truth About Stacey - Baby-Sitters Club, Bk 3
Author: Ann M. Martin
The truth about Stacey is that she has diabetes. Nobody knows...except her friends in the Baby-sitters Club. — But even they don't know the real truth about Stacey. Stacey's problem is her parents. They won't admit she has the disease, and they drag her to practically every doctor in America! — Seeing so many doctors made Stacey lose o...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780590251587
ISBN-10: 0590251589
Publication Date: 9/1/1995
Pages: 167
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 36 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed The Truth About Stacey (Baby-Sitters Club, Bk 3) on + 22 more book reviews
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Enjoyable, especially dealing with the characters diagnosis of diabetes and how the Club dealt with competition.
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Children's chapter book. Ages 10-13
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If you're feeling nostalgic for your 1980's girlhood, look no further. Still great for tweens now, especially these early ones (actually written by Ann M Martin).
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This was one of my favorite books growing up. The truth about Stacey is a good read for any young girl. I remember reading this book and being introduced for the first time to the medical condtion that Stacey has.
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Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com

Having diabetes is the worst thing imaginable, according to Stacey McGill. Her parents treat her like a child. The hospital stays and doctor visits make her miss school a lot, and she loses most of her friends due to them either getting mad that she's not spending any time with them or the fact that they think she's too sick.

When Stacey moves to Stoneybrook, she meets Claudia, Kristy, and Mary Anne. When they invite her to join the Baby-sitters Club, she's thrilled! She's afraid, however, that when they find out about her diabetes they won't want to be friends with her anymore.

Things become troublesome for the four when rivals come into town called the Babysitters Agency. With the Agency's ability to do late-night hours and having more babysitters, the Baby-sitters Club is worried that they'll have to close up shop.

Stacey's plate gets even more full when she starts having to make frequent trips to New York City. With all babysitters needed "on deck" to battle the rivals, Stacey's absences start getting noticed by Kristy and the others. How long will Stacey be able to keep her secret a secret? What will happen when her new friends figure out the truth?

A fun, quick story that does a great job of developing Stacey in this series. The author does a great job of balancing Stacey's internal and external problems. The plot is well-done, and the characters are likable. Readers who like realistic fiction, stories about New York, and tales about friendship will enjoy THE TRUTH ABOUT STACEY.
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I read this book when I was seven. I was diagnosed with diabetes at age nine, and it helped me get through it and I knew what it was. Thank you, Ann M. Martin.

SUMMARY:
The truth about Stacey is that she has diabetes. Nobody knows...except her friends in the babysitters club.
But even they don't know the real truth about Stacey. Stacey's problem is her parents. They won't admit she has the disease, and they drag her to practically every doctor in America!
Seeing so many doctors made Stacey lose one friend, and she won't let it happen again. Especially now-when the Babysitters Club needs her more than ever!
reviewed The Truth About Stacey (Baby-Sitters Club, Bk 3) on + 47 more book reviews
Great kids book.
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This is a great book!


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