The Truth About Stacey: (The Babysitters Club Graphic Novel)
#2 of 131 in The Baby-Sitters Club Series
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What’s inside...
Stacey McGill has a secret, and she's afraid it will keep her from fitting in with the Baby-Sitters Club. Stacey has diabetes, but she's determined not to let it get in her way. When a rival babysitting club starts stealing their clients, Stacey and her friends must band together to save their business. Poor Stacey. She just moved to a new town, is still coming to terms with her diabetes, and is facing baby-sitting problems left and right. Fortunately, Stacey has three new friends — Kristy, Claudia, and Mary Anne. Together they're the BSC, and they will deal with whatever's thrown their way...even if it's a rival baby-sitting club!
Character compass
Stacey Mcgill
Claudia Kishi
Kristy Thomas
Mary Anne Spier
Ed Mcgill
Maureen Mcgill
Liz
Michelle
Discussion points
What do you think made Stacey strong despite her challenges with diabetes?
How do the friendships in the book help the characters overcome personal issues?
Why is honesty important in friendships, as shown in the story?
What would you do if you were in Stacey's position?
How do you think the characters change from the beginning to the end of the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about Stacey's struggles and victories.
Discuss the importance of support systems in the characters' lives and relate it to your child's personal experiences.
Ask your child to identify moments where characters displayed honesty and discuss its impact on their relationships.
Use examples from the book to have a conversation about handling personal challenges.
Highlight the character development throughout the book and encourage your child to think about how they have grown or changed over time.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Stacey deals with her diabetes diagnosis, showcasing how she copes and adapts. This demonstrates empathy as other characters learn to understand her situation.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to empathize with peers who may have different life challenges, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The characters take on the responsibility of babysitting, which teaches them accountability and dependability.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to take on more responsibilities at home or in school, understanding the importance of fulfilling duties and helping others.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Stacey and her friends encounter various challenges that they must solve, such as dealing with difficult children and managing a friend's health crisis.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills to their own life challenges, learning to think critically and creatively to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Friendship and collaboration
Explanation: The Babysitters Club members work together and support each other, reinforcing the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Promotes the importance of building strong friendships and collaborating effectively to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: Stacey's need to manage her diabetes while participating fully in activities highlights adaptability.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of adapting to unforeseen circumstances and managing personal challenges while pursuing everyday activities.