Martin, Ann M., 1955-

Jessi's secret language / Ann M. Martin. - New York : Scholastic Inc., c1988. - 154 p. ; 20 cm. - The Baby-sitters Club ; #16 . - Martin, Ann M., 1955- Baby-sitters Club ; 16. .

"An Apple paperback."

Feeling isolated as the only African American in her sixth grade class, Jessi gains a sense of belonging by participating in the Baby-sitters Club, learning sign language in order to communicate with a deaf child, and dancing in a ballet.

4. 008.012.

0590442341 (pbk.) : $3.25


Friendship--Fiction.
Babysitters--Fiction.
Ballet dancing--Fiction.
Sign language--Fiction.
African Americans--Fiction.

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