Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea!
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Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea! by Emma Swan
"Riotous diary-format mystery." - The Guardian Jump on board again with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, as she solves another crime in the second book in the hilarious and bestselling detective adventure series from author and West-End actress, Emma Swan. Hi, I'm Silver (yes, really) and I'm back! Here are 4 more things you should know about me: 1. I still live on a cruise ship... 2. But two days ago we moved to a brand-new ship! 3. I'm now definitely a detective! 4. And I need your help investigating my second case! Since my last diary, Mum's been promoted and we now live on a cruise ship with a mini-golf course, an ice-cream parlour and a MEGA SLIDE! And The Gang, my amazing friends who are all over 80, have come along too! I thought my biggest challenge this cruise would be to convince Mum to buy me a phone. But now a SUPER FAMOUS INFLUENCER has been KIDNAPPED, The Gang unhelpfully keep taking over my investigations, and we still can't find her. So, do you want to be definitely-a-detective too and help me solve the kidnap at sea? THIS BOOK IS: - 50% crime-solving + 50% getting creative = 100% FUN! - Written in diary form - Inspired by the author's childhood growing up on an actual cruise ship! - Filled with doodles, activities and lots of space to scribble! - Pamela Butchart meets Tom Gates, set at sea
Riotous diary-format mystery* The Guardian *
Second in this cosy crime series that also has doodles, quizzes and space for readers to fill. * The Bookseller *
Fabulously funny high-seas mystery adventure. * WRd About Books *
A flagship of fun, steered from the heart. * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *
Funny, charming, interactive and full of mystery. * Harry Woodgate, award-winning author-illustrator of Grandad's Camper *
Interactive, hilarious and heart-warming. * Jamie Hammond, author-illustrator of Grumpfort *
A fast-paced, funny book, with lots of illustrations, quizzes and jokes to keep children reading. * Irish Independent *
A fast-paced, funny book, with lots of illustrations, quizzes and jokes to keep children reading. * Irish Independent *
Full of jokes and fun... Should be attractive to reluctant readers. * Books for Keeps *
This is an engaging and funny read... Though it's a chunky book, the many brilliant illustrations mean it's a pacy read. * BookTrust *
A lively, enjoyable read, beautifully complemented by Katie Saunders' fantastic illustrations, giving the book the feel of a personal diary. * The School Reading List *
Author Emma Swan and illustrator Katie Saunders have created a wonderfully interactive diary-style book that completely engages readers. * Scope for Imagination blog *
I absolutely loved this book. I'm a tween so it really helps me and gives me ideas for what to do in the future. I'm a big fan of Dork Diaries so this book is perfect for fans of that and Lottie Brooks. -- 10 yr old Emilia * Check 'Em Out Books blog *
Second in this cosy crime series that also has doodles, quizzes and space for readers to fill. * The Bookseller *
Fabulously funny high-seas mystery adventure. * WRd About Books *
A flagship of fun, steered from the heart. * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *
Funny, charming, interactive and full of mystery. * Harry Woodgate, award-winning author-illustrator of Grandad's Camper *
Interactive, hilarious and heart-warming. * Jamie Hammond, author-illustrator of Grumpfort *
A fast-paced, funny book, with lots of illustrations, quizzes and jokes to keep children reading. * Irish Independent *
A fast-paced, funny book, with lots of illustrations, quizzes and jokes to keep children reading. * Irish Independent *
Full of jokes and fun... Should be attractive to reluctant readers. * Books for Keeps *
This is an engaging and funny read... Though it's a chunky book, the many brilliant illustrations mean it's a pacy read. * BookTrust *
A lively, enjoyable read, beautifully complemented by Katie Saunders' fantastic illustrations, giving the book the feel of a personal diary. * The School Reading List *
Author Emma Swan and illustrator Katie Saunders have created a wonderfully interactive diary-style book that completely engages readers. * Scope for Imagination blog *
I absolutely loved this book. I'm a tween so it really helps me and gives me ideas for what to do in the future. I'm a big fan of Dork Diaries so this book is perfect for fans of that and Lottie Brooks. -- 10 yr old Emilia * Check 'Em Out Books blog *
Emma Swan is a writer, actor, award-winning comedian and West-End star of Horrible Histories. Originally from Rotherham, she also has a slightly unhealthy Yorkshire tea addiction! Her theatre work has been performed at the Arcola, the Soho Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East. She is also a lyricist and won Best Newcomer at the Musical Comedy Awards.
In the West End, she has performed at the Garrick, Apollo and Barbican theatres and her other acting credits include the RSC and Doctor Who. Emma also narrates many audiobooks and has a very professional studio in her flat that may or may not be made out of sofa cushions and a duvet.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781835409961 |
| ISBN 10 | 1835409962 |
| Title | Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea! |
| Author | Emma Swan |
| Series | Cruise Ship Kid |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2026-03-12 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |