Author Cathy Pepe has released the second novel in the Grandma Gang children’s book series,Donny, Mary Grace and the Dognappers. The book continues the adventures of young sleuth Mary Grace and brother Donny after they move to California to live with their grandmother who is part of a mystery-solving group known as the “Grandma Gang.” Donny, Mary Grace and the Dognappers can be purchased at Amazon.com or by visiting www.GrandmaGangMysteries.com.
In the exciting follow-up to Mary Grace and Donny’s California Adventures (2021), dogs have started to go missing around the siblings’ adopted west coast hometown, including Grandma Cathy’s two dogs – Krug and Kansas. The local authorities suspect that dognappers are responsible for all the missing pets. Who are the dognappers? Where are the dogs and how can they be brought back home? It’s a mystery that only Donny, Mary Grace, and the Grandma Gang can solve.
“Donny, Mary Grace and the Dognappers is a thrilling mystery with themes of friendship and responsibility for young audiences,” Pepe said. “Readers of all ages can enjoy this exciting escapade following Mary Grace, Donny and the Grandma Gang as they attempt to solve the mystery of the missing dogs.”
Donny, Mary Grace and the Dognappers is available in hard cover, paperback and Kindle e-book. The Grandma Gang book series is inspired by Pepe’s late younger brother, who had Down syndrome and was the basis for the character Donny. Ten percent of net proceeds from book sales will benefit Special Olympics, an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive, and respected members of society through sports training and competition.
“I am proud to once again support Special Olympics with sales of this book,” Pepe continued. “The organization creates amazing opportunities in sport for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and it was a significant part of Donny and our family’s life.”
The first book in the Grandma Gang series, Mary Grace and Donny’s California Adventures, was a hit with readers, receiving a 4.9 of 5 rating on Amazon and a perfect 4 of 4 rating on OnlineBookClub, which also selected the novel as its book of the month for May 2023. Additional books in the series will be forthcoming, including Donny and Mary Grace and the Ugly Marbles. To learn more about Grandma Gang Mysteries, including how to purchase books and support Special Olympics, please visit www.GrandmaGangMysteries.com.