Secrets at Sea is a 2011 children's novel written by Newbery medalist Richard Peck and illustrated by award-winning artist Kelly Murphy. It is a tale of a family of mice stowaways on an adventurous ship's journey, set in the late 19th century.
Contents
Plot
The Story of the four mice and their journey on a ship.
Characters
Helena – The protagonist character, is the oldest mouse.
Lamont
Camilla
Olive
Duchess of Cheddar Gorge
Nigel
Mrs. Flora
Mr. Floyd
Lord Sebastian Sandown
Mr. and Mrs. Cranston
Mother and Father
Katinka Van Tassel Dutch
Vicky
Alice
Mrs. Flint
Mona
Mrs. Minture
Gideon McSorley
Barn
Aunt Fannie Fanimore
Elena
Cecil
Queen Victoria
Lord Peter
Lady Augusta Drear
Nanny Pratt
Little Lord Sandown
The Mouse Queen
Reception
Secrets at Sea has received widespread acclaim and was featured on best books of the year lists by The New York Times, Kirkus Reviews and People Magazine. Additionally, the artwork for Secrets at Sea received Gold Medals from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, as well as distinction from the Society of Illustrators in New York.
Awards
Best of lists
2011 Notable Children's Books, The New York Times
2011 Best Books for Children, Kirkus Reviews
2011 Ten Best Books for Children, People magazine
Starred reviews
2011 Starred Review, Publishers Weekly
2011 Starred Review, The Horn Book magazine
2011 Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
Illustration competitions
2012 Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators
2013 Gold Medal (Children's Market Category), Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles