Ready! Set! Hawaii! (Beacon Street Girls Special Adventure #7) Book

This book was not something I'd expect from something titled "Ready? Set? Hawaii!" What I love about the Beacon Street Girls series is that each book manages to present a realistic and down-to-earth situation for the girls, yet maintaining high interest. There are no characters presented as completely bad or completely good; everyone has at least a flaw and a soft side. The issues presented, just as being compared to an outstanding family relative or dealing with family pressure or new friendships, are incredibly relatable. For the age level intended, perhaps grades 5-7, I would consider this--and almost every book in the series -- around 5 stars.