Lisa Lanno

Lisa Lanno


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Lisa Maria Lanno was born in 1954 in Boston, MA, an only child of first generation Italian-Americans. She was married in 1976 to her late husband, Frank, and they had three children, Genevieve, Joe, and Valerie, born in Hawaii, where the family resided for 5 years. She has one grandson, Jedai, and she has three large dogs who live with her, along with Joe, Valerie, and two cats.

Lisa is trained in motivational speaking and graphology (handwriting analysis). She loves to cook, enjoys her family and has a passion for animals. She makes homemade, healthy dog cookies for her dogs, gifts, and for sale. You can purchase her dog cookies at www.puppylovecookies.com where some of the profit goes to animals in need. Since age sixteen, Lisa knew she wanted to be a writer. “The Secret Cave” is her first published book, but she has more on the way.

The Secret Cave

Lisa Marie Lanno
iUniverse (2006)
ISBN 9780595405855
Reviewed by Brianne Plach (age 10) for Reader Views (9/07)

Synopsis: A summer vacation on a lake, two families and the adventure of a lifetime!

Two curious cousins exploring the deep woods see a strange site in the distance while at the top of a tree. They decide to investigate. Come along on a journey into a world of secrets and a 300-year-old mystery.

Join Joe, Ronnie and their sisters as they unravel a puzzle full of clues, hidden caves, an old diary, possible treasure and much more. Along with the excitement is all the danger that an expedition like this can bring. What could be lurking in the caves? Will they solve the riddles, follow the clues and find treasure? Or will they get into trouble, lost, hurt, or worse?

All the secrets will be revealed to you. Enjoy a "Stop and Think" section at the end of each chapter to spark your own imagination with "What do you think?" questions. A helpful vocabulary section is added so you'll understand everything. Read, imagine, learn and enjoy!