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Review of Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventures

Posted: 12 Jul 2023, 10:50
by Omobolanle Shittu
[Following is a volunteer review of "Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventures" by Catherine A. Pepe.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoy a heartwarming tale involving the Miller family in Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventures by Catherine Anna Pepe. This delightful story follows the lives of a loving and cheerful family faced with a challenging decision that will shape their future.

The family's lives take an unexpected turn when Mr. and Mrs. Miller are called upon by the church and the World Health Organization to embark on a two-year mission to Africa. They make the painful decision to split the family for the time being. Mr. and Mrs. Miller travel to Africa, but Mary Grace and Donny stay with their grandparents in California to ensure a good education.

As the family says their goodbyes, Mary Grace struggles to accept the changes and the things she must leave behind, especially her parents. The kids struggled to adjust to their new surroundings, especially when Mary Grace and Donny became targets of bullying at school. However, with the essential help of a group known as the Grandma Gang, led by Mary Grace's grandma, they went on a transforming journey aimed at putting a stop to bullying.

One of the standout qualities of this book is the close bond with sibling love shared between Mary Grace and Donny. The author, Catherine Anna Pepe, skillfully crafts each character and assigns them unique roles within the story. The entire concept of the book is beautifully executed, emphasizing good morals and positive societal behavior.

There is nothing to dislike about this book. It exceeds expectations, making it an enjoyable read, as I found no errors while reading the book, attesting to the meticulous editing. With its expert construction and flawless execution, Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventures deserves 5 out of 5 stars.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to parents seeking a meaningful and engaging story for their children. Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventures teaches valuable lessons. Children and anyone who appreciates heartwarming stories will find this book captivating and well worth reading.

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Re: Review of Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventures

Posted: 31 Jul 2023, 10:38
by Umesh Bhatt
Seems to be an enjoyable book by adults and children alike. Thanks for a beautiful review.

Re: Review of Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventures

Posted: 01 Aug 2023, 05:03
by Ejimma Chika Promise
Bullying is displayed everywhere, either directly or indirectly. I like that this book is an opportunity for such traits to be addressed and corrected. Thanks for an interesting review.

Re: Review of Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventures

Posted: 09 Aug 2023, 23:30
by Ukonu Rita
Donny and Mary Grace is quite an inspirational book for most children. I love how bright Donny was, no matter the situation he found himself in. And Mary's ability to accept changes was topnotch, too. Thanks, and well done for the review.