Boy-Crazy Stacey
by Ann M. Martin · · 1987
During a summer babysitting trip to the New Jersey shore with the Pike family, Stacey McGill becomes thoroughly distracted by an older, handsome local lifeguard. Her sudden infatuation causes her to neglect both her child-care duties and her friendship with Mary Anne Spier. Ultimately, Stacey must face the reality of her choices, learn the value of reliability, and rebuild trust with those depending on her. Not to be confused with the 2020 Netflix adaptation which mentions a same sex relationship.
- Age range
- Ages 10–14
- Category
- Middle Grade Reads
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Heads up: romance feature prominently in this book.
Parent notes
This eighth installment in the Baby-sitters Club series centers on Stacey's preoccupation with a lifeguard during a beach vacation, offering an accessible opportunity for parents to discuss the balance between lighthearted romance and real-world duties. While the content remains mild and age-appropriate for middle-grade readers, families may wish to talk about how infatuation can lead to thoughtlessness toward friends and responsibilities.
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Discussion questions
- 1When Mary Anne found herself carrying almost all the childcare responsibilities in Sea City, what kept her going despite feeling frustrated and overwhelmed?
- 2How does Stacey’s distraction at the beach illustrate the warning in Proverbs 4:25–27 about keeping one's eyes focused straight ahead rather than getting side-tracked?
- 3Should Stacey have prioritized spending time with Scott over helping Mary Anne watch the Pike children, or how might a Christian young person handle competing desires in that situation?
- 4What did Stacey's initial focus on Scott cost her relationship with Mary Anne, and what steps were required to restore that damaged trust?
- 5Stacey allowed her feelings for a summer crush to convince her that slacking on her job was harmless; how can young believers guard against letting strong emotions override biblical principles of honesty and diligence?
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