ROCKIN' READS: Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea

Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea
By Lynne Rae Perkins
Greenwillow Books, 2018. 232 pages.

Alix and her older sister Jools head with their parents to spend a week at the ocean. Both sisters are excited about the vacation, though their different personalities mean that each one is excited and nervous about different things. Alix is more adventurous and loves doing things and meeting friends; however, she is nervous about being away from her home and having her friends at home forget her. Jools is more cautious and loves watching and observing and is nervous when needing to do big things (that she believes Alix would have no trouble doing). This rockin’ read is a sweet story about two great sisters—and great parents who are both alive and who both play important roles in helping their kids enjoy a safe vacation at the beach. Take this book to the beach for an enjoyable read about vacations, beaches, family, and fun.

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