The Truth About Stacey (Baby-Sitters Club, 3)

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Summary: My all-time favirote title in this series
Review: I don't know if series author Ann M. Martin either personally has disabilities herself, and/or knows the real-life struggles of people who do, but this is an unflinchingly realistic account of what it is like to be a teenager with a disability in America. Years after reading it in a fourth grade English class, I remain impressed at the storyline candor.

Sure, there are laws on the books then protecting Stacey's access to education...etc but her real challenges come from insensitive peers. A friend had liked Stacey until she found out that Stacey had diabetes during a sleepover, and then ended their friendship abruptly. Having endured identical torturous experience for my own disability, I appreciate the unflinchingly honest (and even descriptively blunt) account of what this reality is like.

Likewise, the issue of well-meaning but over protective parents are brought up. Stacey's minor status is compounded by the fact that she is also a person with a disability. Rushing to 'help' her with something they do not personally themselves have, parental actions frustrate Stacey. She loves them dearly, but wants her life to be much more than hospitals and doctors---Stacey only wants to be a 'normal' kid.

Yes, this subject area might go beyond standard children's fare, but taking note of the human effects of discrimination and 'difference' are important. Even if they do not have disabilities themselves, young adults should read this book to realize that teasing other people because of their disability does hurt everybody.

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Summary: Competition is in Town!
Review: I've read the book, The Truth About Stacey, and I love it! There are two problems. The BSC are competing with another groups of babysitters who are older and can stay out later. (However, their not the best babysitters around.) And two: Stacey's parents are too overprotective about Stacey's diabeties and they practically drag her to every doctor in America, in hope of finding a cure. Stacey's got to prove two things. One: The BSC give better service than the other club, and two: she can take care of herself very well, and is already getting plenty of help. The ending? Read and find out!

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Summary: Reminiscence.....
Review: Just reading the last review of this book made me think of when I was at school and the BSC and Sweet Valley books were incredibly popular. I remember thinking that the club had to be the coolest thing ever, and wanting to set one up with my friends. I always thought Kristy was the coolest because she always seemed in control. I think I liked Stacey the least because she seemed so stuck-up, what with coming from New York ;-) Definitely worth a read, this series is still as entertaining and amusing as it was when I was young.

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Summary: This is The ABSOLUTE Truth About Stacey!
Review: Stacey has diabetes, and only her and her friends know. Her parents don't want to admit it and have taken her to many doctors. She got in a fight with her friend, Laine, who thought Stacey was being secretive and got mad that Stacey wasn't telling her what was happening. If you want to find out what will happen when Stacey's parents try to take her to a strange doctor, read this book and find out!

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Summary: Stacey and The BSC are survivors!
Review: Stacey's parents are overprotective with Stacey. She can't stand it! They keep dragging her to new doctors all the time. The BSC is competing aganist The Baby-Sitters Agency. The first time I read this book, I knew the BSC was going to win because the Baby-Sitters Agency has really bad sitters.The BSA send people to the BSC to make them look bad. But the BSC, of course, get the last word and wins thr war!

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Summary: Competition is in town!
Review: The Truth About Stacey is a really good book. I have it and I read it very, very, very often. This book is about when competition comes to town. I just love books with competition. The BSC discovers another group of older baby-sitters that can stay out later than they do, and have lots and lots of choices for you to chose from. Stacey's parents are kind of a problem too. Their number one mission in life--help Stacey, has gotten way out of hand. They believe that there is a cure for Stacey's diaease and they praticaly drag her to every doctor in America. Stacey is sure that she can prove two things to everyone: One, the BSC is a better survice then the other group of baby-sitters, and two, she can take care of herself and that she already has the best help that she can get for her disease. Now, all she has to do is prove them. How? Read this exciting book and join them to discover the answers!

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Summary: The Truth About Stacey
Review: The Truth About Stacey Is That She Has Diabities And Her Perents Cant Accept That So They Take Her To Every Doctor In America loking For A Cure But The Thing Is That Diabities Is A Desise That Never Goes Away

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Summary: A great book!!
Review: This book is one of my favorites.I have read it many times. It gives a good view of diabetes and trying to fit in to a new place. I can really feel connected to Stacey in this story.

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Summary: The Truth About Stacey
Review: Uh-oh.A group of girls are trying to compete with the Babysitter's Club!By starting up a Babysitter's Agency.Also,Stacey is being sent to many doctors,as her parents aren't coping with her illness half as well as SHE is!