ALTONA MEADOWS, Australia
Gino Gammaldi, author of the 2013 children's book "The Secret at St. Mary's: An Adventure with Cosmo the Dog and Bronte the Cat" (published by Trafford Publishing) is renewing his marketing plans this year by attending both the 2014 Frankfurt Book Fair and the 2015 Bologna Children's Book Fair.
"The Secret at St. Mary's" is a mystery based on animal characters that live in a bayside suburb where everyday life is happy and fun. Cosmo is a lovable golden-haired Kelpie-Labrador who is always excited to experience new things. Bronte is a gray-and-white moggy cat who likes to visit her friend, Cosmo, whenever she can.
Being curious by nature, Bronte learns of a secret at St. Mary's church, and convinces Cosmo to help her discover where the secret will take them. Of course, it's the misadventures that drive the story along.
"There is intrigue and mystery in a fun way that will engage the imagination of young children," says Gammaldi. "The message of the story is fun and understanding. Children will get a sense of what can be achieved if one really tries hard and if one asks for help."
"The Secret at St. Mary's"
By Gino Gammaldi
Softcover | 8.5 x 11 in | 30 pages | ISBN 9781425117665
E-Book | 30 pages | ISBN 9781490726007
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Gino Gammaldi lives in Altona Meadows, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. He is married and has three children and six grandchildren. He spent 26 years in corporate management in the field of sales and marketing until he decided to retire in 1998 and concentrate more on community-based activities. He was inducted into the office of Justice of the Peace by His Excellency the Governor in Council in 1999. A few years later, Gammaldi was appointed a civil celebrant by the federal attorney general.
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