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Helena is big-sister mouse to three younger siblings, living a snug and well-fed life within the ancient walls of the Cranston family home. When the Cranston humans decide to sail away to England to find a husband for one of their daughters, the Cranston mice stow away in the name of family solidarity.
And so begins the scamper of their lives as Helena, her siblings, and their humans set sail on a life-changing voyage into the great world of titled humans . . . and titled mice, and surprise endings for all. The masterful Richard Peck brings all of his talents to this tale of two branches of an American family, set on the eve of Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. There are plenty of laughs and thrills, and of course there’s a ship’s cat too. Will our Cranston heroes squeak by, or will they go entirely overboard?
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"This is not a book my 10-year-old daughter picked up to read on her own when I left it lying around, so we read it aloud. She's now asking about other books by Richard Peck. She especially liked the narrator's voice and the proverbs and cat idioms she uses. It had us both laughing at the upstairs-downstairs, silly class-consciousness of both mice and humans."
— Nancy (5 out of 5 stars)
Secrets at Sea Listener Reviews
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" I liked this okay but I have no idea who it's for. "
— Melissa, 1/28/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this one! It was a cute tale, perfect for reading aloud. Loved the humor and characters. It would probably be a better recommendation for girls than boys. "
— Lisa, 1/10/2014 -
" Let me start with Samantha enjoyed this book. I was lukewarm for a long while into it. I found it repetative and the protagonist mouse, Helena, a bit whiney. But I gave it a full CD and it got better. While still repetative, Helena really blossoms into a character that you can like and admire. It is a simple story without many twists and turns, but it is straightforward with a sweet ending that left a smile on my face. "
— Anna, 12/24/2013 -
" If I was on the Newbery committee, this would be my choice. Well written, funny, well developed characters, and a bit of fairy tale. "
— Wendy, 12/21/2013 -
" Fun historical fiction, with a heroine who reminds me a bit of Miss Bianca in the RESCUERS books. As a kid I adored that series. "
— Susan, 12/18/2013 -
" It's a good choice on audio. "
— April, 12/17/2013 -
" I enjoyed it, but am not sure my students would. The vocabulary and historical context may be a litte over their heads. "
— Amanda, 12/11/2013 -
" Sweet, fun story about four mice on the adventure of a lifetime. Nice historical details as they travel by ship at the time of Queen Victoria's Jubilee. Highly recommend for young readers. Lovely illustrations, as well. "
— Mara, 11/29/2013 -
" Richard Peck is one of my favorite authors! Loved meeting him here at Plum Creek. You can see his humor shining through on every page. "
— Vikki, 9/25/2013 -
" i was a bit annoyed at first with the constant repeating of certain phrases in the first 20 pages. that aside, the book was fantastic. i was chuckling out loud throughout the book. good for anyone who liked the tales of despeaux. "
— Alana, 9/4/2013 -
" possible Newbery award nominee 2012 "
— Martha, 4/11/2013 -
" I have to remember this title to recommend to young, advanced readers. Lovely writing (no surprise, it's Richard Peck!) and a very cute story. "
— Faith, 9/4/2012
About Richard Peck
Richard Peck has won almost every children’s fiction award, including the Margaret A. Edwards Award, the Newbery Medal, the Scott O’Dell Award, and the Edgar, and he has twice been nominated for a National Book Award. He was the first children’s author ever to have been awarded a National Humanities Medal.
About Jayne Entwistle
Jayne Entwistle is a voice talent and Earphones Award–winning narrator.