Wishing on a Star

About the Book

Wishing on a Star

is a story about Andy and Santina,
their common interests, fears
and friendship. A “shooting star,” a wish,
and a prayer, give them hope
and assurance that God has
a plan for their lives.

About the Author

Patricia Capeci Beretta was born in Mechanicville, New York; a small, paper mill community clustered with immigrants from Italy (her family), Germany, and Poland. Her father was a minister, and Patricia taught Sunday school when she was just fourteen years old. She graduated from Rowan (Glassboro) University with a B.A. and M.A.

Now married to a minister, she and her husband have three children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. As a retired educator, she now enjoys writing, reading, cooking, gardening, and sewing. Her favorite pastime, however, is writing children’s books.