The Queen's Secret

About the Book

The story of Grandma Ruth,Tom,Eddie,the Queen’s secret message and their journey to the moon continue in this part of the story. The Queen’s birthday celebrations have already been over for more than a week but the boys’ enthusiasm and excitement had not yet quieted having watched such a spectacular event. Grandma returned to her everyday chores,while working hard to finish knitting the silk staircase that will take them all to the moon. The boys have become quite obsessed about this journey. They have been preparing themselves for days packing their bags,dreaming and speculating about what they are to experience on the moon. Is this real? Is this really going to happen? Will they find the metal box with the Queen’s secret message? Will they find anything the astronauts left on the moon?Are they going to meet anyone there? Will they go alone on this journey? All these questions are to be answered soon. As the story unfolds new characters come along adding their personal touch to the story,the boys and the journey. Join them and meet new places,new dreams,new adventures.

About the Author

Ourania Kalampoka was born in Volos, Greece, in 1952. She was taught free design and the use of colors at Volos Center of Arts and Culture. Together with other artits, she worked to restore the painting decorations of the town conservatory. She worked at the exhibition hall of the Giorgio De Chirico Art Center. At the same time, she taught painting to children at the town’s workshops. Her students participated in competitions for children’s art abroad (the Czech Republic, China, Norway, United Kingdom), winning praises and prizes. One of her student’s works is exhibited at the London’s Museum of Children’s Art. She participated in many individual and team exhibitions in Greece. Some of her paintings belong to private collections abroad (USA). She took part in the World Day of Museums with her paintings. She has two sons and three grandchildren. She lives and works in Volos, painting and writing fairy tales for children. “Ever since I was a little girl, I loved art, especially painting. I was fascinated by the myths of my country and my grandmother’s fairy tales. I was also inspired by everyday stories. It helped me with my work with the kids, painting, and writing my stories as well. My hometown, Volos, is situated northeast of the capital city, Athens, at the foot of Mount Pelion. The mountain is well-known as the home of the mythical centaurs. From Volos Port, Jason, with his Argonauts, sailed his boat, Argo, to Colchis to retrieve the Golden Fleece.”