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 MedalsThe Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles 51st Annual Illustration Exhibition Gold Award Children's Market Category from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, as well as distinction from the Society of Illustrators in New York.The Society of Illustrators Original Art 2012 Featured Artists
Awards
Best of lists 2011 Notable Children's Books, The New York TimesNew York Times Notable Children’s Books of 2011 2011 Best Books for Children, Kirkus Reviews 2011 Ten Best Books for Children, People magazine
Starred reviews 2011 Starred Review, Publishers WeeklySecrets At Sea Starred Review on Publishers Weekly 2011 Starred Review, The Horn Book magazineSecrets At Sea a Starred Book on The Horn Book 2011 Starred Review, Kirkus ReviewsStarred review on Kirkus
Illustration competitions 2012 Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators 2013 Gold Medal (Children's Market Category), Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles
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