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Secrets at Sea - by Richard Peck (Paperback)

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  • The adorable tale of a family of mice stowaways on an adventurous ship's journey In the beloved tradition of The Borrowers, The Tale of Despereaux, and The Cricket in Times Square, here is an irresistible adventure story about the tiny creatures who secretly live among us humans, as only Newbery Medal winner Richard Peck could imagine it.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 7.7" x 5.0" Paperback
  • 272 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure

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In 1887, the nouveau riche Cranstons voyage from New York to London, secretly accompanied by Helena and her mouse siblings, for whom the journey is both terrifying and wondrous, in this story by a Newbery Medal-winning author.



Book Synopsis



The adorable tale of a family of mice stowaways on an adventurous ship's journey

In the beloved tradition of The Borrowers, The Tale of Despereaux, and The Cricket in Times Square, here is an irresistible adventure story about the tiny creatures who secretly live among us humans, as only Newbery Medal winner Richard Peck could imagine it. Set on a grand cruise ship to England in 1887, this beautifully illustrated tale of a charming family of mice is full of laughs, near misses, and surprises. Multiple-award-winning author Richard Peck at his best and most playful!



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"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



About the Author



RICHARD PECK (1934-2018) was born in Decatur, Illinois and lived in New York City for nearly 50 years. The acclaimed author of 35 novels for children and young adults, he won the Newbery Medal for A Year Down Yonder, a Newbery Honor for A Long Way from Chicago, the Scott O'Dell Award for The River Between Us, the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Are You in the House Alone?, a Boston Globe-Horn BookAward Honor for The Best Man, and the Christopher Medal for The Teacher's Funeral. He was the first children's author ever to have been awarded a National Humanities Medal, and was twice a National Book Award Finalist.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure
Publisher: Puffin Books
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Richard Peck
Language: English
Street Date: October 11, 2012
TCIN: 1006602359
UPC: 9780142421833
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-7241
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 5 inches width x 7.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds
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