Everything in Cara Hernandez's life seems to be going wrong. Her snobby sister Paige won't stop teasing her about being Hispanic; it's her fault that the Twelve Candles Club has their first argument; all her hard-earned money is mysteriously stolen; and to top it off a kidnapper is lurking around their neighborhood and giving everyone the creeps!

When Cara's sister mocks her about the church youth group beach party, Cara doesn't know who to listen to. Cara senses disaster but accepts her sister's challenge, ignoring her conscience. If her friends from the Twelve Candles Club don't come to the rescue, Cara will be in for big trouble!

Trouble's Brewing, and Cara Needs Some Heroes Fast!