Paws in the Sand
by Hilary L. Dufficy
41.3889° N · 70.0480° W
Lilly, an adventurous German Shorthaired Pointer, and Mater, a cheerful Golden Retriever, set out to explore Nantucket's beaches. Between splashing in the waves, digging in the sand, and discovering seashells, they uncover a mysterious old key — one that leads them to Mr. Jee and the legend of Captain Marlin's hidden treasure.
About the Book
Set on Nantucket
Beaches, waves, seashells, and the real places that inspired every page.
Lilly & Mater
A German Shorthaired Pointer and a Golden Retriever — real dogs, real adventures.
Friendship & Teamwork
A treasure hunt where the real treasure is the friends you make along the way.
Ages 3–8
Perfect for bedtime, beach days, and reading aloud.
Sandy Paws and the Ghost of Lilly Girl
Maizie is a young puppy, brand-new to Nantucket, standing at the water's edge where the waves whisper in and out. When a soft glow rises beyond the surf, a shimmering dog steps gently onto the shore — Lilly Girl, the beloved German Shorthaired Pointer from the first adventure, now a kind and guiding spirit.
Sandy Paws Merchandise
Coastal keepsakes for little readers — and the people who love them.
Bookmarks
Illustrated coastal bookmarks from the Sandy Paws series.
Water Bottles
Sandy Paws bottles for beach days and adventures.
Onesies
Soft coastal onesies for the newest Sandy Paws fans. Ages 0–2.
Blankets
Cozy Sandy Paws blankets — perfect for little readers.
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ACKSandyPaws is the seaside home of the Sandy Paws coastal children's book series — written and created by Hilary L. Dufficy on the shores of Nantucket, MA.
Follow the paw prints.
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