Secrets at Sea
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.
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 Times2011 Best Books for Children, Kirkus Reviews
2011 Ten Best Books for Children, People magazine
Starred reviews
2011 Starred Review, Publishers Weekly2011 Starred Review, The Horn Book magazine
2011 Starred Review, ''Kirkus Reviews''
Illustration competitions
2012 Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators2013 Gold Medal, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles