Jessi and the Troublemaker

This installment of The Baby-sitters Club series centers on Jessi's experience babysitting Danielle Roberts, a child recovering from leukemia. Danielle's parents, overjoyed by her improving health, have become overly permissive, leading Danielle to engage in increasingly risky behavior like Rollerblading indoors and sledding down basement stairs. Jessi and the BSC must grapple with the delicate balance of understanding Danielle's past struggles and the need to ensure her safety and well-being. It's a thoughtful exploration of empathy, responsibility, and setting boundaries, even in difficult circumstances, suitable for readers aged 7-10.

Everyone is so happy that Danielle Roberts is feeling good these days. Jessi knows that Danielle, who is battling leukemia, has gone through some really tough times. So she can understand how Danielle's parents are now allowing Danielle to do anything she wants. But after a few wild baby-sitting jobs, Jessi and the BSC realize that Danielle is out of control -- Rollerblading through the house, sledding down the basement stairs. Jessi doesn't want to break Danielle's spirit. But she doesn't want anything to happen to her, either. Is it time for the BSC to step in?