Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea

Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins introduces two irresistible sisters—Alix and Jools—and takes readers on an unforgettable vacation to the beach. This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling in particular for children ages 7 to 9 who are reading independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.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; the paperback edition also includes three summer craft projects to make at home.