The Babysitter's Club #2: Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls

    by Ann M. Martin

    Ages 8-121986
    Middle Grade

    Claudia Kishi and the Baby-sitters Club face a mystery when strange phantom phone calls start plaguing their neighborhood, creating fear among parents and babysitters alike. As one of the founding members of the club, artistic Claudia must balance her passion for art and junk food with helping solve the mystery while maintaining her babysitting responsibilities. The story features Claudia, who is Japanese-American, as the main character and explores themes of friendship, responsibility, problem-solving, and community safety. This classic series entry combines mystery elements with the everyday challenges of middle school life and entrepreneurship.

    1986Published
    Genres: Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Chapter Books

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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