{"product_id":"secrets-at-sea-isbn-9780142421833","title":"Secrets at Sea","description":"The adorable tale of a family of mice stowaways on an adventurous ship's journey \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the beloved tradition of \u003ci\u003eThe Borrowers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Despereaux\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Cricket in Times Square\u003c\/i\u003e, 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!“Rife with snappy asides and clever but never heavy-handed.” — \u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* “Readers will revel in the detailed descriptions of mouse-sized joys, woes, and love connections.” — \u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* “Is there anything Newbery Medalist Peck cannot do? Apparently not…Whimsical language, sure characterization, unflagging adventure, even romance.” — \u003cb\u003eKirkus, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* “The rodent world meets Upstairs, Downstairs in this rollicking comedy of manners that begs to be read aloud.” — \u003cb\u003eHorn Book, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“By turns poignant and playful, engaging and exciting, and with a touch of romance, the story will have great appeal for the audience.” — \u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The fast-paced story is peppered with the author’s characteristic sly wit and is pure fun.” — \u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers who like their animals cute, their history entertaining, and their endings happy will find full satisfaction here.” — \u003cb\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mr. Peck, a master at blending memorable characters, humor, history, and page-turning stories, is in top form here.” — \u003cb\u003ePittsburgh Post-Gazette\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Peck’s eye for family dynamics is excellent.” — \u003cb\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssential Books for Kids \u0026amp; Teens — \u003cb\u003eCommon Sense Media\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eRICHARD 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\u003ci\u003e A Year Down Yonder\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor for \u003ci\u003eA Long Way from Chicago\u003c\/i\u003e, the Scott O’Dell Award for \u003ci\u003eThe River Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e, the Edgar Allen Poe Award for \u003ci\u003eAre You in the House Alone?\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003eAward Honor for \u003ci\u003eThe Best Man\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Christopher Medal for \u003ci\u003eThe Teacher’s Funeral\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the first children’s author ever to have been awarded a National Humanities Medal, and was twice a National Book Award Finalist.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303550505189,"sku":"NP9780142421833","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780142421833.jpg?v=1767736273","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/secrets-at-sea-isbn-9780142421833","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}