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Mary Anne and the search for Tigger. (Baby-Sitters Club no.025)

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Ann M. Martin · 1989

Is Mary Anne and the search for Tigger. (Baby-Sitters Club no.025) appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Mary Anne and the search for Tigger. (Baby-Sitters Club no.025) by Ann M. Martin. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Products & advertising, Romance; positive qualities include Good role models, Kindness & empathy.

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10-second decision

Is this likely to fit your family?

Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 1/5 · Products & advertising 1/5 · Romance 1/5
Strongest positivesGood role models 3/5 · Kindness & empathy 3/5
Series positionBook 25 · The Baby-Sitters Club
Recommendation2.8/5

Good role models; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Good role models; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 1/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

Editorial rating

How this review was built

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

Reading order

Series progression

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Next volumeBook 35 · Stacey and the Mystery of StoneybrookStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 2/5 · Products & advertising 1/5Open next review →
  1. Book 2 · Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls
    Frightening scenes3/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 3 · The Truth About Stacey
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 4 · Mary Anne Saves the Day
    Death of a character2/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 5 · Dawn and the Impossible Three
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 6 · Kristy's Big Day (The Baby-Sitters Club #6)
    Romance2/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 7 · Claudia and Mean Janine
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  7. Book 8 · Boy-Crazy StaceyAges 9+
    Romance4/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 9 · The Ghost at Dawn's House
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · The Ghost at Dawn's house. (Baby-Sitters Club no.09)
    Frightening scenes2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · Logan likes Mary Anne!
    Romance3/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 11 · Kristy and the Snobs
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 12 · CLAUDIA AND THE NEW GIRLAges 8+
    Death of a character1/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  13. Book 17 · Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 25 · Mary Anne and the search for Tigger. (Baby-Sitters Club no.025)
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  15. Book 35 · Stacey and the Mystery of Stoneybrook
    Frightening scenes2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  16. Book 38 · Kristy's Mystery Admirer (The Baby-Sitters Club #38)
    Romance3/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  17. Book 40 · Claudia and the middle school mystery. (Baby-Sitters Club no.040)
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The book is part of a branded series, but the narrative is not primarily a sales message or product-placement vehicle.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild name-calling or frustration may occur, without strong profanity or slurs.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Any relationship material is likely limited to age-appropriate crushes or mild adolescent feelings.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

A missing pet and search may create brief worry, but the tension is mild and age-appropriate.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters persist through uncertainty and take sensible action, rather than engaging in dangerous recklessness.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The search encourages imaginative investigation, observation, and practical problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The series includes varied children and family situations, though diversity is not the central focus of this installment.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It offers incidental lessons about responsibility, observation, communication, and caring for animals.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Concern for others and care for a missing pet are important to the story.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It supports responsibility, persistence, honesty, friendship, and solving problems through cooperation.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The young protagonists generally model dependable caregiving, teamwork, empathy, and responsible action.

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  1. Which character was the best role model, and what did they do that you admired?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Mary Anne and the search for Tigger. (Baby-Sitters Club no.025) would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Mary Anne and the search for Tigger. (Baby-Sitters Club no.025), and what caused that change?
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