Secrets at Sea facts for kids
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| Author | Richard Peck |
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| Illustrator | Kelly Murphy |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Dial |
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Publication date
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2011 |
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| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 0-1424-2183-9 |
| Followed by | The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail |
Secrets at Sea is an exciting children's novel from 2011, written by the famous author Richard Peck. The book also features wonderful illustrations by Kelly Murphy. It tells the story of a brave family of mice who become stowaways on a big ship. Their adventure takes place in the late 1800s.
Contents
The Mice's Grand Adventure at Sea
This story follows a clever mouse named Helena and her family. They are not just any mice; they are stowaways on a grand ship! Imagine being a tiny mouse hidden away on a huge vessel, traveling across the ocean.
The mice face many challenges and exciting moments as they secretly journey from England to America. They must be very careful not to be seen by the humans on board. Helena, being the oldest, often takes the lead in their adventures.
The book is full of secrets, surprises, and the everyday life of a ship in the late 19th century, all seen from a mouse's point of view. It's a tale about courage, family, and discovering new worlds.
Who Are the Characters?
The book features a mix of mouse and human characters. Here are some of the main ones:
- Helena – The main character, she is the oldest and often leads the mouse family.
- 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
Awards and Recognition
Secrets at Sea received several awards and was recognized on many "best of" lists. This shows how much readers and critics enjoyed the book!
Top Book 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
Illustration Awards
The amazing illustrations by Kelly Murphy also won awards:
- 2012 Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators
- 2013 Gold Medal (Children's Market Category), Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles
