Publisher's Synopsis
Secrets...everyone has them! They are hard to hold on to; they can be scary or exciting - but they are always difficult to keep.
Grandpa Robert lives with Sally and her parents. He is Sally's main caretaker as her parents go off to work each day. Growing up, Sally and Grandpa become best friends. Times change and so does the relationship. Other things become important to Sally, but Grandpa holds onto the routines that make memories. Throughout the book, Grandpa often reminds (and sometimes teases) Sally that he is keeping a secret from her. It is not until the summer of her 11th year that he finally reveals the secret. The secret sparks a series of special and unexpected events.
This heartwarming story encourages intergenerational friendships and respect. Everyone will be able to relate to the characters. It is unpredictable and thought provoking. It's a book that encourages conversation.
Kerrylyn Riddle Xjimenez is a born and bred New Yorker. Kerry is the only child of two amazing parents -Bob and Sally. She enjoys time with fabulous family members, incredible friends and her very special dog, Chase. She serves as a Deacon and faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Babylon. Kerrylyn has been teaching in the Baldwin school district for over twenty years. Her students and colleagues are a huge part of her extended family. She enjoys traveling; Kerry has visited over 40 countries. Her most recent adventure was a mission trip to El Salvador, where she was reminded of her many blessings. Her previously published book, Ancient Greece combined her love of teaching with her interest in travel. This book, I Have a Secret, is very close to her heart. It is her desire that this story motivate readers to appreciate the elderly, cherish relationships, respect their opportunity for education, and strive to serve and love others.