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    Savadio's Secrets
    Savadio's Secrets
    Savadio's Secrets
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    Savadio's Secrets

    By Domenica Guerrera Johns

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    Have you ever known an eccentric person who made such an indelible impression you were inspired to tell their story? Savadio was just such a person. Based on true events occurring during the Great Depression in Waterbury, Connecticut, a book idea formed as the author began to write his tale.
    In this young adult, historical fiction novel, fourteen-year old Fredo Ponterutto tries hard to be accepted by family and friends. Conflicts regarding money, his papa’s expectations and neighborhood thug, Donato, have left him feeling insecure and fearful.
    Savadio, the hired hand who works for the Ponteruttos wears a long black coat, has unexplained scars and is the only one that gives Fredo the attention he lacks. Fredo’s hero worship for the eccentric man inspires him to spy on Savadio to find out the answers to his mysterious life. Fredo vows to uncover Savadio’s secrets as he begins a journey full of peril.
    An accident, a bank robbery and trouble with Donato lead him to answer all of Savadio’s Secrets. What is Savadio hiding in his coat? Why does he make frequent visits to the cemetery? Who is ‘My Lady of the Boat’? Where did Savadio get his scars? What does Fredo find in Savadio’s coat? His unexpected discoveries reveal a surprise ending with a twist proving life is not always as it seems and changes his life forever.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDomenica Guerrera Johns
    Release dateJan 13, 2014
    ISBN9780991432509
    Savadio's Secrets
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    Domenica Guerrera Johns

    Domenica Guerrera Johns holds educational certifications in physical education/health, general science and school counseling. She is a former teacher, coach and school counselor at Wolcott High School in Wolcott, Connecticut where she served 33 years and is presently a retired life member of the Connecticut Education/ National Education Associations.Domenica is also a graduate of The Institute of Children’s Literature in West Redding, Connecticut. A self-taught artist, Domenica works in oils, pastels, watercolor and pen & ink and creates children’s novels and picture books.Savadio’s Secrets is her first young adult novel. Its cover was designed and drawn by the author. Domenica is presently writing and living in Florida with her husband, William where they enjoy yoga, golf, swimming, and other activities.

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