Books with title Sea View Secret

When Peter and Jane move with their parents to the suburbs, they discover to their dismay that Sea View Gardens has no kids their own age. The only kids in the area seem to be babies or toddlers. The one building that wasn’t torn down to make room for modern little houses is the sprawling old Sea View House, where a cranky old lady is supposed to live. Imagine their surprise when they discover the old lady is nice—and she lives there with her niece and nephew, who are about Peter and Jane’s age! Though the Bowmans and the Jessups start off on the wrong foot, the four are soon fast friends. And when money problems threaten Sea View House, the only hope is for the four of them to solve a decades-old mystery and find a long-lost treasure!

"An engaging read, particularly for cat lovers, and a promising debut." –Kirkus ReviewsTwelve-year-old Vivie and her family flee for their lives during the 1956 Soviet invasion of Hungary. Despite the trials and travails of life on the run—starvation, trauma, fear—Vivie remains haunted by the fate of her beloved feline, Norsk, whom she was forced to leave behind. She develops a lifelong affinity for the strays and ferals she encounters during their escape, seeing both her current situation and Norsk’s reflected in their existence on the street—skinny, scared, and without a real home. During this arduous journey, Vivie is cautioned to safeguard her true identity because of those who wish to do her harm. Bound for the United States, Poppa entrusts her with a butcher-paper-wrapped packet containing this family secret. It is a secret that must be protected at all costs. A secret Vivie guards for the remainder of her life.

"An engaging read, particularly for cat lovers, and a promising debut." –Kirkus ReviewsTwelve-year-old Vivie and her family flee for their lives during the 1956 Soviet invasion of Hungary. Despite the trials and travails of life on the run—starvation, trauma, fear—Vivie remains haunted by the fate of her beloved feline, Norsk, whom she was forced to leave behind. She develops a lifelong affinity for the strays and ferals she encounters during their escape, seeing both her current situation and Norsk’s reflected in their existence on the street—skinny, scared, and without a real home. During this arduous journey, Vivie is cautioned to safeguard her true identity because of those who wish to do her harm. Bound for the United States, Poppa entrusts her with a butcher-paper-wrapped packet containing this family secret. It is a secret that must be protected at all costs. A secret Vivie guards for the remainder of her life.

Peter and Jane Bowman doubt they'll find anything exciting about existence in their modern box of a house after they move to Sea View from the city. But it's a matter of hours before they get acquainted with the tenants of an old mansion across the way- Stephen, Kate and old Aunt Matilda Jessup whose plight, lack of funds for necessary upkeep, sends all concerned into a wild hunt for jewelry hidden years ago by a pet monkey of the Jessup's sea-going grandfather. Baby sitting, earning money for a new stove for Aunt Matilda, cleaning the old house, make this the many sided kind of story that's fun to read.

When Peter and Jane move with their parents to the suburbs, they discover to their dismay that Sea View Gardens has no kids their own age. The only kids in the area seem to be babies or toddlers. The one building that wasn’t torn down to make room for modern little houses is the sprawling old Sea View House, where a cranky old lady is supposed to live. Imagine their surprise when they discover the old lady is nice—and she lives there with her niece and nephew, who are about Peter and Jane’s age! Though the Bowmans and the Jessups start off on the wrong foot, the four are soon fast friends. And when money problems threaten Sea View House, the only hope is for the four of them to solve a decades-old mystery and find a long-lost treasure!

Twelve-year-old Zak Killian is hearing a voice. Could it be a guardian angel? A ghost? No, that's crazy. But sometimes the voice is so real. . . . It warns him of danger.One day Zak is standing on the subway platform when the tunnel starts to fill with water. He sees it before anyone else. The voice warns him to run. His friends Moira and Khalid believe this is more than a premonition, and soon all three find themselves in an alternate universe that is both familiar and seriously strange. As Zak unravels the mystery behind the voice, he faces decisions that may mean the end of their world at home―if they can even get home!Acclaimed author Barry Lyga explores the depths of friendship, the bonds of family, and the nature of the universe itself in The Secret Sea, his most propulsive and heartfelt book yet.Praise for The Secret Sea:"Hold onto your seats. We've got adventure and high-stakes horror here that takes us from our world to another. You did it, Barry. This is the novel you were meant to write." ―R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street“Heart-pounding action. Powerful, eye-popping.” ―Gordon Korman, New York Times–bestsellingauthor of the Masterminds and Swindle series"Readers will love the fast-paced action and terrifying details of the alternate timeline Zak and friends find themselves in, and the satisfying conclusion will leave them considering questions of identity and family." ―Publishers Weekly"Lyga returns to middle grade with a darkly compelling... look at family, morality, and the long-term effects even seemingly small choices can have. A thoughtful―and thought-provoking―piece of science fiction." ―Booklist“Full of twists and turns. . . . It is in some ways reminiscent of Andrew Smith’s The Marbury Lens but not as dark. Science fiction fans of the TV show Fringe will binge read their way through this adventure.” ―VOYA"The narrative’s success ultimately relies on its compelling adventures and character development. This work ultimately delivers the sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian goods and will draw in middle schoolers with its impressive world-building. A strong choice for many young adult and upper–middle grade collections." ―School Library Journal