| Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea Contributor(s): Perkins, Lynne Rae (Author), Perkins, Lynne Rae (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0062499661 ISBN-13: 9780062499660 Publisher: Greenwillow Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2018 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience - Juvenile Fiction | Travel - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2018017257 |
| Age Level: 8-12 |
| Grade Level: 3-7 |
| Lexile Measure: 590(Not Available) |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 8" L (0.85 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Topical - Friendship - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
| Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
| Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/19/2018 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2018 - Book Of Special Distinction Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2018 Booklist 03/01/2018 pg. 66 School Library Journal 03/01/2018 pg. 104 BookPage 05/01/2018 Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2018 pg. 138 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 195122 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins introduces two irresistible sisters--Alix and Jools--and takes readers on an unforgettable vacation to the beach. This joyful celebration of sisters, family, friendship, and the ocean is illustrated in black-and-white throughout. The Wall Street Journal said, "Ocean meets sky meets two young girls in Lynne Rae Perkins's affectionate chapter book. . . . Illustrations by the author add wit and tenderness to this sunny summer story." For fans of Kate DiCamillo and Rebecca Stead. Alix and her older sister, Jools, have never been to the ocean. When their parents pack them up to spend a week by the shore, Alix is nervous about leaving home--but excited, too. At the beach, the sisters make friends, go exploring, and have adventures big and small. To Alix's surprise, as the week comes to an end, she finds she doesn't want to leave Each chapter contains its own miniature discovery--from picking periwinkles, meeting a crab, and making sandcastles, to exploring the nearby town. Award-winning author Lynne Rae Perkins has beautifully crafted a genuine and engaging novel about sisters, family, and exploration. A great read-aloud, as well as a good choice for newly independent readers. Booklist said, "Ordinary pleasures, in the hands of a writer so skilled, are elevated." Features black and white art throughout. |
Contributor Bio(s): Perkins, Lynne Rae: - Lynne Rae Perkins was awarded the Newbery Medal for Criss Cross. She is the author of four other novels--All Alone in the Universe, As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth, Nuts to You, and Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Frank and Lucky Get Schooled; The Broken Cat; Snow Music Pictures from Our Vacation; and The Cardboard Piano. The author lives with her family in northern Michigan. www.lynnerae.com Perkins, Lynne Rae: -Lynne Rae Perkins was awarded the Newbery Medal for Criss Cross. She is the author of four other novels--All Alone in the Universe, As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth, Nuts to You, and Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Frank and Lucky Get Schooled; The Broken Cat; Snow Music Pictures from Our Vacation; and The Cardboard Piano. The author lives with her family in northern Michigan. www.lynnerae.com |
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