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 joyful celebration is filled with sisters, family, friendship, and ocean adventures, illustrated in black and white throughout. Alix and her older sister, Jools, experience the ocean for the first time during a week-long vacation by the shore. They make friends, explore, and have numerous adventures. Each chapter offers its own miniature discovery, from meeting a crab to making sandcastles and exploring the nearby town. Award-winning author Lynne Rae Perkins beautifully crafts a genuine and engaging novel about sisters, family, and exploration. The book is perfect for read-aloud sessions and newly independent readers, featuring black and white art and praised for elevating ordinary pleasures into a captivating summer story.