Cover of Melanie and the cruise caper

Melanie and the cruise caper

by Elaine L. Schulte

Twelve Candles Club

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Melanie and her friends run a childcare club aboard a Caribbean cruise ship, where their fun adventure takes a thrilling turn when they uncover a secret drug smuggling scheme. Together, they use their courage and teamwork to solve the mystery and keep everyone safe. This exciting story blends friendship, faith, and detective work on the high seas.

Representation & Themes

MysteryFriendshipChristian LifeAdventureCruise ShipsCaribbean Area

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Social: Substance Use
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1556615388
Pages
127
Publisher
Bethany House Publishers
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
27,220

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Cruise ships -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.Clubs -- Fiction.Christian life -- Fiction.Caribbean Area -- Fiction.