Amy McDougall, Master Matchmaker - Paperback

by Gary Pedler (Author)

A hilarious tale of matchmaking gone wild! Thirteen-year-old Amy McDougall takes on the challenge of finding a boyfriend for her single, gay adoptive father. But Amy's attempts at matchmaking are total flops, despite her best friend Grace's advice. When Amy gets Travis together with her Spanish teacher, Enrique Diaz, she declares herself a master matchmaker. But one match isn't enough! Amy sets out to find love for Grace's mom and even Grace herself. Soon, Amy finds that meddling in other people's lives comes with a price. Is Amy really helping people find happiness, or is she making a mess of things? This heartwarming story is perfect for readers who enjoy funny, feel-good stories about friendship, family, and finding your place.

Author Biography

Growing up in Napa Valley, Gary Pedler wrote his first story at eight. It involved dinosaurs. After attending UC Santa Cruz, Gary moved to San Francisco, where over the years he mastered the art of writing books that didn't necessarily involve dinosaurs. These include the travel memoir Couchsurfing: the Musical. Gary is single and has no children, though he did once have a cat he was very fond of.