Secrets at Sea

Description: 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.

Review Quotes: "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