The Secret of the Pearl

About the Book

During a trip to Italy with her professor-aunt, sixteen-year-old Kristin O'Meara discovers she has a unique gift that both encourages and challenges her. The gift involves mystery and danger for her and the new friends she meets. She has to make difficult choices about her gift and about what she is asked to do. Through these choices she learns more about herself and wins the attention of an attractive young man. Kristin’s life will never be the same.

About the Author

Alison Berger holds a BA in catechetics and an MA in Italian. She also has two diplomas from the Institute of Children’s Literature, one for writing articles for children’s magazines and one for writing children’s books. Alison is the author of several books and booklets for children, including Jesus, Teach Me to Pray, Who Is Jesus?, and The Secret of the Pearl, a historical novel which combines mystery, adventure, and romance for ages 12 and up.