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In the beloved tradition of The Borrowers , The Tale of Desperaux , and The Cricket in Times Square , here is an irresistible adventure story of the tiny individuals who secretly live among us humans. Helena is the oldest of four mouse siblings who live in the walls of the Cranston estate. It is 1887 when the nouveau riche Cranstons decide to take a cruise ship to England in search of a husband for their awkward older daughter. The Cranston mice stow away in the luggage . . . and so begins the time of their lives, as they meet intriguing, cosmopolitan mice onboard and take it upon themselves to help the human Cranston daughters find love. They might just find perfect futures for themselves as well Full of laughs, near-misses, and surprise, this is Richard Peck at his best and most playful.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-100803734557
ISBN-139780803734555
eBay Product ID (ePID)127442848
Product Key Features
Book TitleSecrets at Sea
TopicTravel, Action & Adventure / General, General, Family / Siblings, Animals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc., Animals / General, Historical / United States / 19th Century
Publication Year2011
LanguageEnglish
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorRichard Peck
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience, Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9in
Item Length8.6in
Item Width5.8in
Item Weight15.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN2011-001162
Reviews* "The rodent world meets Upstairs, Downstairs in this rollicking comedy of manners that begs to be read aloud.", * "Is there anything Newbery Medalist Peck cannot do? Apparently not...Whimsical language, sure characterization, unflagging adventure, even romance.", Mr. Peck, a master at blending memorable characters, humor, history, and page-turning stories, is in top form here., "Rife with snappy asides and clever but never heavy-handed." -- The New York Times * "Readers will revel in the detailed descriptions of mouse-sized joys, woes, and love connections." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Is there anything Newbery Medalist Peck cannot do? Apparently not...Whimsical language, sure characterization, unflagging adventure, even romance." -- Kirkus, starred review * "The rodent world meets Upstairs, Downstairs in this rollicking comedy of manners that begs to be read aloud." -- Horn Book, starred review "By turns poignant and playful, engaging and exciting, and with a touch of romance, the story will have great appeal for the audience." -- Booklist "The fast-paced story is peppered with the author's characteristic sly wit and is pure fun." -- School Library Journal "Readers who like their animals cute, their history entertaining, and their endings happy will find full satisfaction here." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Mr. Peck, a master at blending memorable characters, humor, history, and page-turning stories, is in top form here." -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Peck's eye for family dynamics is excellent." -- Chicago Tribune Essential Books for Kids & Teens -- Common Sense Media, * "Is there anything Newbery Medalist Peck cannot do? Apparently not…Whimsical language, sure characterization, unflagging adventure, even romance.", Readers who like their animals cute, their history entertaining, and their endings happy will find full satisfaction here., By turns poignant and playful, engaging and exciting, and with a touch of romance, the story will have great appeal for the audience., * "Readers Will Revel in the Detailed Descriptions of Mouse-Sized Joys, Woes, and Love Connections."
Dewey Edition22
Grade fromThird Grade
IllustratedYes
Grade toSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Lc Classification NumberPz7.P338sdm 2011
Number of Pages256 Pages
