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Maryland author Mona Smith’s love of animals and her friendship with the family of a trumpet-playing prodigy, Geoffrey Gallante, were the inspirations for her new children’s fiction book, Rocko the Hero. |
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She set out to create a tale that touches on what makes Maryland special, highlights a gifted child, and celebrates the love that animals can bring to people’s lives. Basing the story on the dog her husband adopted from a shelter as a puppy, she hopes this book will create awareness for animal organizations such as the ASPCA, which a portion of the book’s earnings will benefit. |
