Penny is a new sixth grader at a Catholic school, but she isn't Catholic. So when the chalice is stolen from the altar after a school Mass, she doesn't really understand what the big deal is. But her friend, Jayden, an altar server who loves the Eucharist, is determined to find the thief. Penny and Jayden team up to search for clues and track down the stolen chalice.
Fast-paced and filled with mystery, Penny and the Stolen Chalice helps curious middle-grade readers gain a deeper understanding of the Mass and the Real Presence of Jesus. As she finds clues with Jayden and other characters, Penny, along with the reader, grows in appreciation of the chalice's place in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.