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Cruise ship kid: kidnap at sea
The resourceful Silver returns in this glorious sequel to Cruise Ship Kid: Thief at Sea! which finds the budding detective, her pensioner friends and her mum on a flashy new vessel where an online influencer has just been abducted.
375 pages, Paperback
Published March 12, 2026
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May 4, 2026
Great book
I would recommend it to anyone who likes child friendly crimes
Also first interactive book I've read
Can't wait to get the other ones
I would recommend it to anyone who likes child friendly crimes
Also first interactive book I've read
Can't wait to get the other ones
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March 16, 2026It was amazing i would totally read it agian it is a good book if you like mystery book and to doodle
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
An adventure for younger readers only, as our heroine latches on to an influencer on board the cruise ship her mother works for – until, as per the title, she goes missing, with just a note left behind.
The comedy can be judged by the running joke as to whether something is "me and someone" or "someone and I"; the character of Silver can be judged by her ridiculous enjoyment of her own similes, which we most definitely never share, her attitude to the old friends she has brought over from Book One, and her own forthrightness. The drama here can be judged by the inordinate amount of time it takes to prove the influencer character is a waste of oxygen, and to get her kidnapped. And the jury is still out on the inordinate amount of interruptions for us to fill bits in as if this is our best friend.
Yes, this might boost its appeal for some reluctant reader, and probably means any public library copies will last being issued roughly twice. Aside from that it's the general feel of this being clumsy, brash and too bitty and self-interrupting that makes it unappealing to the likes of me. Who knew that your standard junior diary-styled comedy drama, mixed with Richard Osman's gang, would not gel? Two generous stars.
The comedy can be judged by the running joke as to whether something is "me and someone" or "someone and I"; the character of Silver can be judged by her ridiculous enjoyment of her own similes, which we most definitely never share, her attitude to the old friends she has brought over from Book One, and her own forthrightness. The drama here can be judged by the inordinate amount of time it takes to prove the influencer character is a waste of oxygen, and to get her kidnapped. And the jury is still out on the inordinate amount of interruptions for us to fill bits in as if this is our best friend.
Yes, this might boost its appeal for some reluctant reader, and probably means any public library copies will last being issued roughly twice. Aside from that it's the general feel of this being clumsy, brash and too bitty and self-interrupting that makes it unappealing to the likes of me. Who knew that your standard junior diary-styled comedy drama, mixed with Richard Osman's gang, would not gel? Two generous stars.
March 17, 2026
Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea! is utterly original and utterly fun. It is the second outing for amateur detective Silver and her gang of friends. This time an influencer has been kidnapped while they are sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.
There are two important things to know about Silver:
(1) She lives on this cruise ship with her mum, who works on it;
(2) She loves to solve mysteries with her OAP friends, but she thinks this job would be made infinitely easier if her mum would let her have a mobile phone.
Silver takes the readers along for the cruise, all while trying to find the missing woman. This is a terrifically engaging and funny book that includes interactive quizzes and a behind-the-scenes look at life on a cruise ship. Lest you worry that the kidnapping would be scary for young readers, it is not, because there are plenty of jokes to be enjoyed on every page.
I loved Silver's first adventure at sea, and I loved the second one, too. I look forward to all future Silver shenanigans at sea.
There are two important things to know about Silver:
(1) She lives on this cruise ship with her mum, who works on it;
(2) She loves to solve mysteries with her OAP friends, but she thinks this job would be made infinitely easier if her mum would let her have a mobile phone.
Silver takes the readers along for the cruise, all while trying to find the missing woman. This is a terrifically engaging and funny book that includes interactive quizzes and a behind-the-scenes look at life on a cruise ship. Lest you worry that the kidnapping would be scary for young readers, it is not, because there are plenty of jokes to be enjoyed on every page.
I loved Silver's first adventure at sea, and I loved the second one, too. I look forward to all future Silver shenanigans at sea.
April 9, 2026
Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea! is the second adventure in this hilarious, heart-warming mystery series where 10 ¼-year-old Silver, once again, invites the reader to help her solve a crime – and this time, there’s been a kidnapping!
Silver and her mum are on board a new ship, the Fabula, complete with Mega Slide, following her mum’s promotion. Silver has a new mission: to convince her mum to get her a mobile phone. She is soon distracted from her mission by the arrival of The Gang, her elderly friends who need help to get into their cabins as they need to access them via a phone app! It seems everyone has a phone except Silver – but she has a plan! Can she convince social media influencer, Kindness Kay, who has come on board to promote the cruise on her channel, to help her convince her mum to get her a phone?
But, when Kay is kidnapped, Silver finds herself on an entirely different mission. Getting out her detective notepad, Silver’s ready to solve the case of the missing influencer alongside The Clotted Cream Crime Investigation Team (a.k.a The Gang) … Can they discover the culprit and rescue Kay before they arrive in the next port?
I absolutely loved being back with Silver and The Gang in this action-packed, fun-filled adventure packed with oodles of heart-warming moments. I loved following the trail of clues as investigations led to suspicions and suspects, motives and alibis – and some fantastic red herrings along the way. I also loved that the team met in the most wonderful eateries and relaxed with activities on board which gives a great insight into time on board the cruise ship – and brought plenty of smiles and giggles!
As in the first book, I think that young readers will love the interactive, diary format of this book alongside the doodles and notes – and clues from future Silver! The short chapters, energetic and expressive illustrations, chatty and friendly style will definitely appeal to younger readers despite the longer length of the book. Children will really feel that they are part of the story as Silver invites them to help her solve the mystery – and even gives them places in the book to write their ideas and responses. Children in my class have really enjoyed reading Thief at Sea and I have no doubt they will enjoy this one just as much.
Whilst Silver’s first mission is to convince her mum to get her a mobile phone, I appreciated that the story shared some messages about the use of mobile phones, including the importance of taking breaks so as not to miss out on real life and that what is portrayed on social media is often not what real life is like.
Silver is such a positive role model for young readers – curious, determined and kind-hearted, but she’s also someone who sometimes has her confidence knocked and loses her voice – but works through this to feel proud of her achievements.
Set sail with the cruise ship kid for another fantastically fun adventure, perfect for readers of 8+.
Silver and her mum are on board a new ship, the Fabula, complete with Mega Slide, following her mum’s promotion. Silver has a new mission: to convince her mum to get her a mobile phone. She is soon distracted from her mission by the arrival of The Gang, her elderly friends who need help to get into their cabins as they need to access them via a phone app! It seems everyone has a phone except Silver – but she has a plan! Can she convince social media influencer, Kindness Kay, who has come on board to promote the cruise on her channel, to help her convince her mum to get her a phone?
But, when Kay is kidnapped, Silver finds herself on an entirely different mission. Getting out her detective notepad, Silver’s ready to solve the case of the missing influencer alongside The Clotted Cream Crime Investigation Team (a.k.a The Gang) … Can they discover the culprit and rescue Kay before they arrive in the next port?
I absolutely loved being back with Silver and The Gang in this action-packed, fun-filled adventure packed with oodles of heart-warming moments. I loved following the trail of clues as investigations led to suspicions and suspects, motives and alibis – and some fantastic red herrings along the way. I also loved that the team met in the most wonderful eateries and relaxed with activities on board which gives a great insight into time on board the cruise ship – and brought plenty of smiles and giggles!
As in the first book, I think that young readers will love the interactive, diary format of this book alongside the doodles and notes – and clues from future Silver! The short chapters, energetic and expressive illustrations, chatty and friendly style will definitely appeal to younger readers despite the longer length of the book. Children will really feel that they are part of the story as Silver invites them to help her solve the mystery – and even gives them places in the book to write their ideas and responses. Children in my class have really enjoyed reading Thief at Sea and I have no doubt they will enjoy this one just as much.
Whilst Silver’s first mission is to convince her mum to get her a mobile phone, I appreciated that the story shared some messages about the use of mobile phones, including the importance of taking breaks so as not to miss out on real life and that what is portrayed on social media is often not what real life is like.
Silver is such a positive role model for young readers – curious, determined and kind-hearted, but she’s also someone who sometimes has her confidence knocked and loses her voice – but works through this to feel proud of her achievements.
Set sail with the cruise ship kid for another fantastically fun adventure, perfect for readers of 8+.
April 14, 2026
Just as fun as the first “Cruise Ship Kid” story, it’s easy to see why Emma had so much success and won awards for this idea. Silver is a lovely character and the style of writing is great fun for children.
April 13, 2026
It is a bit like an activity book 📕 and you could never guess who did it as it tells you completely wrong 😑
May 10, 2026
4.3 stars. Loved this one as much as the first one! Fun times on a cruise ship, clever mystery and lovely friendships. I like when book include older people actively participating in a plot.
March 16, 2026
SO GOOD
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