Dawn Schafer, Undercover Baby-Sitter

Reach for this book when your child is feeling protective of their hard work or experiencing the sting of unfair competition. It is particularly helpful for kids navigating the complexities of loyalty within a peer group. In this mystery, Dawn and the Baby-sitters Club must investigate a new rival business that seems too good to be true. While the plot centers on a stakeout, the heart of the story explores how to handle professional jealousy and the importance of standing by your friends when things get tough. It is a grounded, age-appropriate look at entrepreneurship and integrity for middle-grade readers. Parents will appreciate the way it models proactive problem-solving and healthy communication without being overly didactic.