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.

Chapters:

Chapter 1 – Great changes

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.
 * 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.

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