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In the Baby‑Sitters Club book "Jessi and the Superbrat", Stoneybrook is abuzz with the arrival of Derek Masters, an eight‑year‑old star of a popular TV sitcom. Jessi is chosen to babysit him and quickly discovers that Derek, though often called a spoiled brat by classmates, rides bikes, enjoys junk food, and simply loves to talk about Hollywood. As Jessi navigates the challenges of babysitting, her own ballet practice, and the allure of screen life, she begins to wonder if the bright lights of fame might just be calling her too.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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