“A good book for grandparents to read to their grandchildren”
Thank you to Shakiera Reece for a wonderful 4-star review of of Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures. Read the full review here:

Thank you to Shakiera Reece for a wonderful 4-star review of of Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures. Read the full review here:

Cathy Pepe didn’t write the Grandma Gang mysteries for praise, accolades or glowing reviews. She penned the series to honor her beloved brother, Donny, whose zest for life was never slowed or dampened by his Down syndrome. The praise, accolades and glowing reviews that followed each book in the series were simply affirmation that she…
Exciting news to share as Cathy Pepe’s first novel, Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures: A Grandma Gang Mystery has been chosen as the “Book of the Month” for May by Online Book Club. In Mary Grace and Donny’s California Adventures, the two siblings move from Wichita, Kansas to Lompac, California to be taken care…
Excited to share a wonderful review of Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures: A Grandma Gang Mystery by Online Book Club. The reviewer gave the book 4 out of 4 stars! The reviewer shared their favorite parts of the book and important learnings for readers, including this passage: “There’s a lot to take from this…
Just like most of you, many of my strongest childhood memories revolve around the holidays. The beauty of the tree. The fun, distinct ornaments. The colorful lights, both inside and out. The gatherings of family and friends. And, of course, the gifts! When I think back to all of the gifts I received, the ones…
All writers both love and fear reviews. Naturally, you want others to have positive opinions of your work, but you also dread the possibility that, for one reason or another, someone will write something negative that could possibly influence the decisions of others to either read or purchase your book. I’m happy to say that…
Lompoc, CA (July 18, 2023) – The fourth and final mystery novel in the Grandma Gang children’s book series, Donny and Mary Grace Go to Camp, has been posthumously published following the passing of author Cathy Pepe. The new, exciting tale concludes the adventures of Donny, a curious boy with Down syndrome, and Mary Grace,…