How does Kristy grow as a person throughout the novel? What events facilitate the changes in her character? How does Kristy feel about the changes she observes in herself?

Analyze the role of Stacey in the text. How is Stacey characterized? What is her wider significance in the story?

How does the Baby-Sitters Club help the girls learn what it takes to run a successful business? What challenges do they encounter during the first weeks of their club, and how do they overcome these challenges together?