The Well Kept Secret
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One spring day,she called us and we sat on the bed. She wanted to tell us a secret about the cat. My mom asked us not to tire her too much and not contradict her either. She looked like she was still sleeping; she was so beautiful with her white hair, her cheeks, still pink, in her blue nightgown and still smelling like flowers. She opened her eyes and looked at us with tenderness.
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About the Book
The story makes readers travel between the reality and fantasy worlds of children. It makes readers believe in the pure trust, harmony, and love that only young children can share with open hearts and minds. It shows children’s attachment to family, the role of grandparents in their lives, and the knowledge they share. It teaches values and consistency in relationships with family members. The characters represented are ordinary people dealing with normal life situations. The Well-Kept Secret is simple and easy to understand.
About the Author
As a mother and grandmother, Ginette Ausman expresses her life experience, her belief in human nature, and the need to have dreams. She passes on her feelings and love for family. For her, the most important stage in life is childhood. She also calls it the learning period. Her goal is to be able to share her knowledge through her writing. The importance of family’s relationship is the foundation of her stories.