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Tales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter

Rachel Renée Russell · 2015

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Tales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter by Rachel Renée Russell. This book is content notes include Romance, Products & advertising, Strong language; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Good role models.

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What parents should know

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: romance.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Romance 2/5
Recommendation 3/5
Review depth10 scored categories10 evidence notes
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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Romance2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

Series progression

How the series changes

Compare each reviewed volume with the one before it. Age guidance and strongest cautions show what actually changes.

  1. Book 1 · Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous LifeFrightening scenes 1/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · TALES FROM A NOT-SO-POPULAR PARTY GIRLAges 9+ · Romance 2/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop StarRomance 2/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice PrincessFrightening scenes 1/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · Tales from a Not-So-smart Miss Know-it-allRomance 2/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · Tales from a Not-So-Happy HeartbreakerRomance 3/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
    Gets more intense
  7. Book 7 · Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV StarRomance 2/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever AfterFrightening scenes 1/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama QueenRomance 2/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · Tales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet SitterRomance 2/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
    Gets gentler
  11. Book 11 · Tales from a Not-So Friendly FrenemyRomance 2/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
    Gets more intense
  12. Book 12 · Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush CatastropheRomance 3/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
    About the same
  13. Book 13 · Tales from a Not-So-Happy BirthdayFrightening scenes 1/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 14 · Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend ForeverFrightening scenes 1/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
    About the same
  15. Book 15 · Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris AdventureRomance 2/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
    Gets more intense
  16. Book 16 · Tales from a Not-So-Bratty Little SisterFrightening scenes 1/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Contains standard references to common brands consistent with modern middle school life.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is generally mild, with occasional school-age insults or teasing rather than profanity.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

The story includes mild, age-appropriate middle-school crushes or flirting, but romance is not the central focus.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Nikki shows personal bravery in navigating social challenges.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Features the main character's artistic flair and diary-keeping style.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The friend group appears somewhat varied, though the available evidence does not support a stronger diversity rating.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Teaches social awareness and the value of hard work, though incidentally.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes the importance of empathy, friendship, and caring for others.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on responsibility, honesty, and learning from mistakes.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Nikki acts as a relatable protagonist who grows through her experiences.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Tales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Tales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter, and what caused that change?
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