Secrets at Sea

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Secrets At Sea
Cover of Hardcover edition
AuthorRichard Peck
IllustratorKelly Murphy
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's
PublisherDial
Publication date
2011
Media typePrint
Pages256
ISBN0-1424-2183-9
Followed byThe Mouse with the Question Mark Tail 

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.


Chapters:

Chapter 1 – Great Change

Chapter 2 – Skitter and Jitter

Chapter 3 – The Haystack

Chapter 4 – When Night and Darkness Fell

Chapter 5 – Two Futures

Chapter 6 – A World of Steam and Humans

Chapter 7 – Dinner is Served

Chapter 8 – The Law of the Sea

Chapter 9 – A Royal Command

Chapter 10 – Camilla's Train

Chapter 11 – Sebastian's Secret Sweet Shop

Chapter 12 – Secrets the Dark Night Keeps

Chapter 13 – Dynasty and Destiny

Chapter 14 – Waltz Time

Chapter 15 – A Fond Toodle-oo

Chapter 16 – A Palace Wedding

Characters[]

  • Helena – The protagonist character, is the oldest mouse.
  • Louise
  • Beatrice
  • 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,[1] Kirkus Reviews[2] and People Magazine.[3] Additionally, the artwork for Secrets at Sea received Gold Medals[4] from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, as well as distinction from the Society of Illustrators in New York.[5]

Awards[]

Best of lists[]

2011 Notable Children's Books, The New York Times[6]
2011 Best Books for Children, Kirkus Reviews
2011 Ten Best Books for Children, People Magazine

Starred reviews[]

2011 Starred Review, Publishers Weekly[7]
2011 Starred Review, The Horn Book[8]
2011 Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews[9]

Illustration competitions[]

2012 Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators
2013 Gold Medal (Children's Market Category), Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles

References[]

  1. ^ New York Times review of Secrets at Sea
  2. ^ Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books Of 2011
  3. ^ Picks for Kids: People Magazine's Ten Best Books for Children in 2011
  4. ^ The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles 51st Annual Illustration Exhibition Gold Award Children's Market Category
  5. ^ The Society of Illustrators Original Art 2012 Featured Artists
  6. ^ New York Times Notable Children’s Books of 2011
  7. ^ Secrets At Sea Starred Review on Publishers Weekly
  8. ^ Secrets At Sea a Starred Book on The Horn Book
  9. ^ Starred review on Kirkus

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