The Mystery on the Great Barrier Reef

About the
Author
Carole Marsh is an author and publisher who has
written many works of fiction and non-fiction for young
readers. She travels throughout the United States and
around the world to research her books. In 1979 Carole
Marsh was named Communicator of the Year for her
corporate communications work with major national and
international corporations.
Marsh is the founder and CEO of Gallopade
International, established in 1979. Today, Gallopade
International is widely recognized as a leading source of
educational materials for every state and many
countries. Marsh and Gallopade were recipients of the
2004 Teachers’ Choice Award. Marsh has written more
than 50 Carole Marsh Mysteries. In 2007, she was
named Georgia Author of the Year. Years ago, her
children, Michele and Michael, were the original
characters in her mystery books. Today, they continue
the Carole Marsh Books tradition by working at
Gallopade. By adding grandchildren Grant and Christina
as new mystery characters, she has continued the
tradition for a third generation.
Ms. Marsh welcomes correspondence from her
readers. You can e-mail her at fanclub@gallopade.com,
visit carolemarshmysteries.com, or write to her in care
of Gallopade International, P.O. Box 2779, Peachtree
City, Georgia, 30269 USA.