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Stacey's parents want to drag her off to another specialist in the hope of curing her diabetes, but she worries about losing her new friends in the Club.
Quick Summary
Stacey from The Baby-sitters Club series faces one of the hardest things a kid can deal with: having a health condition that makes her feel different, and the possibility of moving away from her best friends just when she's finally found her place. The book does a really good job showing how diabetes affects Stacey's daily life the food choices, the doctor visits, the embarrassing moments without making her whole identity about being sick, which is refreshing. What makes this one memorable is that it's really about facing change and learning that real friends will stick by you even when things get messy, and that's a message that resonates whether you're ten or forty. Kids who enjoy stories about close friendships, or anyone who's ever worried about leaving their friends behind, will find something to love here. Parents will appreciate that it handles a chronic illness realistically but never feels preachy or scary, and there's plenty of the club's signature humor and drama to keep young readers hooked. If your kid has already devoured other BSC books, this one's a standout entry, and if they're new to the series, it works perfectly as a standalone while still giving them a reason to check out the rest.