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Henry Reed's Babysitting Service

Keith Robertson
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Henry Reed's Babysitting Service

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1989

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Keith Robertson

Henry Reed's Babysitting Service

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

206

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Grover's Corner, New Jersey • 1960s

Publication Year

1989

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

770L

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Super Short Summary

In Keith Robertson's Henry Reed's Babysitting Service, Henry Reed, a young entrepreneur, ventures into the babysitting business during his summer vacation. As he manages various challenges and adventures with the neighborhood children, Henry learns valuable lessons about responsibility and communication, highlighting the determination and creativity of young individuals.

Humorous

Playful

Adventurous

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

984 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Henry Reed's Babysitting Service by Keith Robertson is praised for its humor and engaging storyline. Readers appreciate the light-hearted, adventurous narrative and well-drawn characters. However, some critique the plot as predictable and the pacing uneven at times. Overall, it delivers enjoyable, family-friendly entertainment but may lack depth for some adult readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Henry Reed's Babysitting Service?

A reader who enjoys humorous, adventurous stories with young protagonists will appreciate Henry Reed's Babysitting Service by Keith Robertson. Fans of Beverly Cleary's Henry Huggins series or Judy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing will find a similar charm and wit in this engaging tale.

4.4

984 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

206

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Grover's Corner, New Jersey • 1960s

Publication Year

1989

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

770L

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