Ready! Set! Hawaii!
by Annie Bryant
Simon and Schuster 2009
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- responsibility
- teamwork
- independence
- travel and adventure
- identity
- problem-solving
- cultural appreciation
About this book
The Beacon Street Girls set sail on a glamorous cruise to Hawaii, where sun-soaked adventures mix with new challenges and responsibilities. Between shore excursions, onboard activities, and meeting new friends, the girls must rely on teamwork and good judgment to keep the fun on course. Readers will enjoy the tropical setting, fast-paced mishaps, and the warm friendship at the heart of the series. Perfect for tweens who like realistic stories about travel, growing independence, and making good choices.
Setting: a cruise ship and the Hawaiian Islands in contemporary times
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ready! Set! Hawaii! right for my child?
Yes — Ready! Set! Hawaii! is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.8, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, responsibility, teamwork.
How long does it take to read Ready! Set! Hawaii!?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Ready! Set! Hawaii! takes around 7.8h to finish. The book has 70,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Ready! Set! Hawaii! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Ready! Set! Hawaii! has an AR quiz available, worth 9 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Ready! Set! Hawaii!?
Ready! Set! Hawaii! has an AR reading level of 4.8, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.