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Name: Jessi's secret language. (Baby-Sitters Club no.016)
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Ann M. Martin

📘 Jessi's secret language. (Baby-Sitters Club no.016) by Ann M. Martin

In this Baby‑Sitters Club adventure, Jessi discovers a secret language when she learns American Sign Language from Matt Braddock, the club’s newest charge. Matt has been deaf since birth and communicates mainly through signs, forcing Jessi to adapt her babysitting routine. As the town’s children grow curious, the club finds itself hosting sign‑language lessons, and Jessi’s own schedule is packed with club tasks and a personal secret project for Matt. Jessi’s determination to keep her new skill a secret while managing school, family, and club responsibilities showcases her resourcefulness. The story blends friendship, cultural awareness, and the joys of learning a new way of communication.

First publish date: 1988

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Ann M. Martin

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