Dawn and the Impossible Three

Name: Dawn and the Impossible Three
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Rating: 4.6 (803 reviews)
Author: Ann M. Martin

Dawn stumbles into the ultimate babysitting challenge

Written byAnn M. Martin

Narrated byElle Fanning

Length3h06m

Release dateAugust 13, 2019

GenreChildren's Audiobooks, Growing Up & Facts of Life, Social & Life Skills

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.6 (803 ratings)

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Author	Ann M. Martin
Narrator	Elle Fanning
Runtime	3h06m
Published	August 13, 2019
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (803 ratings)
Categories	Children's Audiobooks, Growing Up & Facts of Life, Social & Life Skills, Literature & Fiction
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Dawn Schafer thought joining the Baby-Sitters Club would be all giggles and cookies—until she landed the Barrett family, a trio of kids who treat rules like optional suggestions. With a baby who refuses to nap, a five-year-old who weaponizes glitter, and an eight-year-old who’s equal parts ham and chaos, Dawn is facing her most impossible job yet. Ann M. Martin’s classic fourth installment cracks open the messy, heartfelt reality of real kid care: no training manual can prepare you for a sugar rush at 8:07 a.m. or a tantrum that escalates faster than a viral dance challenge. It’s a story about grit, second chances, and the surprising way kids teach adults to slow down and actually listen. The Barrett kids aren’t just clients; they’re tiny tornadoes of personality who’ll have listeners laughing, cringing, and cheering Dawn on as she learns that “impossible” is just a label for problems you haven’t solved yet. Elle Fanning’s narration crackles with equal parts warmth and weariness, capturing Dawn’s relentless optimism and the sheer exhaustion of chasing after a tornado in sneakers.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

Elle Fanning’s performance is the secret sauce that turns this already great story into a must-listen. She nails Dawn’s earnestness—every “I can handle this!” comes through with just the right mix of determination and fear—but it’s the side characters that make her narration sing. Her voice for Mary Anne’s quiet intensity, Kristy’s brusque leadership, and Mallory’s over-the-top drama feels so lived-in you’d swear Fanning’s spent years eavesdropping on middle-school hallways. The pacing is tight, too; even the slower moments hum with energy, thanks to Fanning’s knack for letting silence linger just long enough to feel real. My only critique? The audiobook clocks in at under three and a half hours, which feels almost *too* brisk—you’ll finish it in an afternoon and immediately crave more BSC chaos. If you loved the books as a kid, this audiobook will make you nostalgic all over again. If you’re new to the series, Dawn’s misadventures are the perfect introduction: proof that growing up isn’t about never falling down, but learning how to scramble back up with glitter in your hair.

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