Book cover of Strong Like the Sea

Book description

Even though twelve-year-old Alexis was born in Hawaii, she won't surf or swim with her friends-not since the ocean and its hidden creatures swept her out to sea. Instead, she grabs her best detective hat and decodes her mom's latest challenge.

Alex's mom works in counterintelligence and leaves codes, ciphers,…


When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Want books like Strong Like the Sea?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 7 books like Strong Like the Sea.

Browse books like Strong Like the Sea

Share your top 3 reads of 2025!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,303

readers submitted
so far, will you?

📚 If you like Strong Like the Sea, you might also like...

Book cover of Scout and the Rescue Dogs

Scout and the Rescue Dogs by Dianne Wolfer,

The summer holidays have finally arrived and Scout can’t wait for her adventure in the big rig with Dad. They’re on a mission to deliver donations of dog food to animal rescue shelters right across the state. There’ll be dad-jokes, rock-collecting, and a brilliant plan that will make sure everyone’s…

Book cover of Fires Burning Underground

Fires Burning Underground by Nancy McCabe,

It’s Anny’s first day of middle school and, after years of being homeschooled, her first day of public school ever. In art, Larissa asks what kind of ESP is her favorite: telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, or telekinesis? Tracy asks how she identifies: gay, straight, bi, asexual, pan, trans, or confused?

And…