Queen of the Sea
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025 · Est. 2 hour read

Queen of the Sea

By Reese Eschmann

Book #1 in the Cruise Life series

A girl faces new challenges aboard a luxurious cruise ship. Can she find her place at sea?

3.6/5 Goodreads · 98 ratings
144 pages· 14,477 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Caitlin embarks on a summer adventure aboard the Wandering Princess, a lavish cruise ship where her dad works. As she navigates the excitement and pressures of life at sea, Caitlin wonders if she can truly call this floating paradise home. With her family dynamics shifting, will she find her footing in this new world, or will the waves of change prove too overwhelming? Join Caitlin as she discovers the highs and lows of being a crew kid and learns what it means to belong.

From the publisher

With all the aspirational elements of Eloise and the heart and emotional intelligence of Ways to Make Sunshine, Cruise Life by Reese Eschmann is sure to set sail for success!All aboard!Caitlin and her big brother, Dylan, are still getting used to shuttling between Mom’s new little house and Dad’s fancy new condo after their divorce. But summer means a solid six weeks with her dad. Finally, one toothbrush in one place and all her outfits together! So when her dad announces that he’s gotten a new job on the fanciest, most fun, family-friendly cruise line – and he’s bringing his kids along – Caitlin has mixed feelings. For about a minute!Then off she goes on the adventure of a lifetime on the biggest ship she’s ever seen, the Wandering Princess, which is tricked out to perfection. But soon the pressures of being a crew kid get to Caitlin. She’s already had to adjust to two new homes . . . will she be able to make the Wandering Princess her third?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
14,477
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about divorceBooks about belongingBooks about self-discoveryBooks about cruise ships
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
553936
Publication
Published
February 4, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781339018157

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