Saltwater Secrets, Cindy Callaghan
Saltwater Secrets, Cindy Callaghan
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Saltwater Secrets

Author: Cindy Callaghan

Narrator: Corinne Davies

Unabridged: 6 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/09/2024


Synopsis

Stella and Josie live for their summers at the boardwalk—each one a carbon copy of the last. Josie lives in Australia most of the year; her half-sister, Stella, lives in New Jersey. But every year, they come together for a beach vacation with their dad, and to make more memories. The real excitement for them is their secret special place under the boardwalk, where they hide their sister scrapbook, adding memories from each summer.

But this summer feels different. Josie isn't the same—she's turned into one of the popular girls that Stella can't stand. Despite the rocky start to their vacation, they still go to their secret, special place under the boardwalk, adding memories to their sister scrapbook once again.

That is, until that place is discovered by the owners of the newest store—the Smoothie Factory, which replaced Josie's favorite sweet spot. Not only have the owners of the Smoothie Factory discovered the cove, they are exploiting the natural habitat, and endangering marine life and everyone at the beach! It's up to Josie and Stella to figure out how to stop their beloved boardwalk from disappearing for good.

About Cindy Callaghan

Cindy Callaghan is the author of the middle grade novels Lost in London, Lost in Paris, Lost in Rome, Lost in Ireland (formerly titled Lucky Me), Lost in Hollywood, the award-winning Sydney Mackenzie Knocks 'Em Dead, Just Add Magic (which is now a breakout streaming original series), and its sequel Potion Problems. She lives in Wilmington, Delaware.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on May 29, 2020

SALTWATER SECRETS is a wonderful story of a blended family, full of mystery, friendships in a heartwarming and page turner of a story I really enjoyed! This was a really great summer read perfect for tweens and teens. I highly recommend this for a fun summer read for teens, tween and everyone else!......more

Goodreads review by Darla on April 17, 2020

This is the perfect summer read for tweens. With a compelling mystery and a current conservation message, it has right now appeal. The alternating timelines within in the two POVs adds suspense and reflects the setup of popular adult thrillers. Stella and Josie are sisters who live on opposite sides......more

Goodreads review by Studio B on February 17, 2021

If you have EVER wondered what the perfect book is that will transport you to a warm sunny beach with cold dark mysteries? Well, this is it. Cindy Callaghan is one of my FAVORITE authors, and surpassed my expectations with this AMAZING read. Wether it's the middle of winter, or you are on the beach......more

Goodreads review by Celia on May 03, 2021

This was one of the most unique middle-grade books I've read in a long time. I loved the coming-of-age aspects as well as the sisterly love. The mystery added an exciting aspect to the story. I pictured this as a Pixar film, with all the twists and turns! Thank you Books Forward for the review copy!......more

Goodreads review by Leigh on January 15, 2020

I received this ARC from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Saltwater Secrets follows half sisters Josie and Stella as they embark on another fabulous Jersey Shore summer together. This time, though, things are different. The girls are heading into high school and Stell......more