A family of mice live in the wall of a family home in America. They have a family they look after called the Cranstons. When they are in their home they dress in clothing they have made from scrapes they have found in the house, but when they go out they don't wear clothes, so they won't draw attention. The Cranstons have a daughter they want to marry off and the prospects aren't good. So they decide to travel to England to find her a wife. The mice decide to go along as their food supply will be shipping off. So they stow away in the trunk and head to sea. Even though they are afraid of the water. What they find on the ship will delight everyone. Hundreds of mice all traveling with their families. The humor throughout this book is so engaging and the storytelling will make you smile. A great read aloud for the whole family. $16.99 Dial Books Ages 8-12
Monday, November 7, 2011
SECRETS OF THE SEA By: Richard Peck
SECRETS OF THE SEA By: Richard Peck
A family of mice live in the wall of a family home in America. They have a family they look after called the Cranstons. When they are in their home they dress in clothing they have made from scrapes they have found in the house, but when they go out they don't wear clothes, so they won't draw attention. The Cranstons have a daughter they want to marry off and the prospects aren't good. So they decide to travel to England to find her a wife. The mice decide to go along as their food supply will be shipping off. So they stow away in the trunk and head to sea. Even though they are afraid of the water. What they find on the ship will delight everyone. Hundreds of mice all traveling with their families. The humor throughout this book is so engaging and the storytelling will make you smile. A great read aloud for the whole family. $16.99 Dial Books Ages 8-12
A family of mice live in the wall of a family home in America. They have a family they look after called the Cranstons. When they are in their home they dress in clothing they have made from scrapes they have found in the house, but when they go out they don't wear clothes, so they won't draw attention. The Cranstons have a daughter they want to marry off and the prospects aren't good. So they decide to travel to England to find her a wife. The mice decide to go along as their food supply will be shipping off. So they stow away in the trunk and head to sea. Even though they are afraid of the water. What they find on the ship will delight everyone. Hundreds of mice all traveling with their families. The humor throughout this book is so engaging and the storytelling will make you smile. A great read aloud for the whole family. $16.99 Dial Books Ages 8-12
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