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Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsPerfect for lifelong Mandie fans and for readers meeting her for the first time, The Mandie Collection, Volume 5, takes readers on one exciting journey after another, from a European tour to a visit to Mandie's Cherokee kinpeople back home. Everywhere Mandie goes, mystery and adventure find her! Included in this volume:Mandie and the Fiery RescueContinuing on their European tour, Mandie and her friends head to Belfast, Ireland, where they meet young Molly, who is intent on finding a leprechaun and his pot of gold. And the woman who's been following them all over Europe makes yet another appearance!Mandie and the Angel's SecretAfter a long summer of traveling throughout Europe, it's finally time for Mandie and the others to head back to the States. But on the journey home, Mandie senses there are secrets afoot--especially when plans are changed without her knowledge. Why is she being kept in the dark?Mandie and the Dangerous ImpostersOn a visit to her Cherokee kinpeople, Mandie discovers the troublemaking Tsa'ni has gone missing--and so has Mandie's uncle Wirt! Is this another of Tsa'ni's pranks, or could it have something to do with the strange men who have been spotted digging all over the mountain?

Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsMandie and her friends set out to investigate and solve more unforgettable mysteries in The Mandie Collection, Volume 9.Included in this volume:Mandie and the Dark AlleyWhen Mandie and Celia find themselves in an unfamiliar alley late at night, Mandie thinks she hears a whining puppy in need of rescue. But when they finally have a chance to go back to the forbidden street, they encounter something far more sinister. How will Mandie and Celia escape danger this time?Mandie and the Tornado!Mandie has two weeks off from school for the spring holidays. Despite all the dreary weather, Mandie is excited to spend time at home with her family and friends--and to investigate the latest mystery. But what will become of her vacation when the rainy days turn into a full-blown tornado headed their way?Mandie and the Quilt MysteryAn old family quilt, handed down from Mandie's Cherokee grandmother, contains a secret message stitched into the design. No one will tell Mandie what the quilt says, so she sets out to ask her Cherokee kinpeople herself. Mandie will stop at nothing to find out, even if it means changing everyone's travel plans.

Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsMandie enthusiasts and new Mandie fans alike will love The Mandie Collection, Volume 7, following Mandie and her friends through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and beyond.Included in this volume:Mandie and the Courtroom BattleMandie's stepmother, Etta, has been causing problems for Mandie ever since Mandie's father died. Now Etta claims she has papers proving that Mandie's father gave her the house at Charley Gap. Mandie has papers of her own that say she is the rightful owner of the home. Who has the true legal document? Mandie and Jonathan's PredicamentMandie and Celia head to New York City to visit their friend Jonathan Guyer for Thanksgiving. While staying at the Guyer mansion, they encounter a stray dog, a strange girl, and the butler's secret meetings with a foreign-speaking man. Searching for answers to these mysteries leads Mandie and Jonathan into quite a predicament!Mandie and the Unwanted GiftIt's Christmastime, and an anonymous gift addressed to Mandie has been left on the doorstep. Mandie opens the beautifully wrapped package, only to find a jumbled mess of holly leaves, berries, ribbon, and dirt. Who would have left her such a gift? And could it really be a treasure map, as Joe suggests?

Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsPerfect for lifelong Mandie fans and for readers meeting her for the first time, The Mandie Collection, Volume 6, takes readers on one exciting ride after another. Everywhere Mandie goes, mystery and adventure find her!Included in this volume:Mandie and the Invisible TroublemakerA new school term is beginning, and Mandie is saddened to learn the Misses Heathwood have put the school up for sale. Then a mysterious troublemaker begins pulling pranks--and making it look as though Mandie is to blame! It will take all Mandie's sleuthing skills to get to the bottom of it.Mandie and Her Missing KinVisiting her friends the Woodards in Charley Gap, Mandie is eager to see her father's old log cabin, where she used to live before her father died. It appears run-down and deserted--until she sees smoke coming from the chimney and a face peeking out the window. Who could be living there? Mandie and the Schoolhouse's SecretWhen Mandie is exposed to the measles, Grandmother Taft keeps her out of school until they know for sure she doesn't have the disease. Mandie doesn't like missing out--especially with all the construction to modernize the school building going on. Surely there's a mystery to investigate!

Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsThe Mandie Collection, Volume 1, brings Mandie fans--new and old alike--back to where it all began. Discover anew the charms of the impulsive Mandie Shaw as she faces the ups and downs of first losing her father and then finding her long-lost family. More mysteries and adventures follow for Mandie and her friends in the first five books in this classic series.Included in this volume:Mandie and the Secret TunnelWhen Mandie's father dies, his Cherokee friend provides comfort, and a secret tunnel reveals Mandie's family's history.Mandie and the Cherokee LegendMandie investigates a Cherokee legend about long-lost gold and whether it will bring a curse to the men who find it.Mandie and the Ghost BanditsMandie and her friends unravel the mystery of missing gold after a late-night train wreck and some "ghostly" robbers.Mandie and the Forbidden AtticMandie explores the mysterious noises in the school attic, and the outcome is a surprise to everyone!Mandie and the Trunk's SecretAn old trunk containing potentially dangerous papers from the past intrigues Mandie and her friends.

Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsMandie fans young and old will love reading or re-reading the young adventurer's mysteries in The Mandie Collection, Volume 2! Follow Mandie's and Sallie's terrifying kidnapping, join the excitement as Mandie and her friends follow a treasure map to find the hidden treasure, and even more adventures at the turn of the century.Included in this volume:Mandie and the Medicine ManA Cherokee legend about gold leads to mysterious vandalism and a terrifying kidnapping for Mandie and her friends.Mandie and the Charleston PhantomOn a trip to a friend's beach house, Mandie investigates the phantom she sees rising and falling over the ocean.Mandie and the Abandoned MineMandie and Joe find themselves in a dangerous situation when they explore the strange happenings inside an abandoned mine.Mandie and the Hidden TreasureMandie and her friends receive angry threats when they discover a secret treasure map and start digging up the past.Mandie and the Mysterious BellsWhen the bells in the church steeple mysteriously begin ringing at midnight, Mandie and her friends investigate.

Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsWhether they're meeting Mandie for the first time or reading her adventures for the tenth time, readers young and old will love solving mysteries and learning valuable life lessons with Mandie and her friends as they travel around the world in The Mandie Collection, Volume 3!Included in this volume:Mandie and the Holiday SurpriseMandie was excited to come home for Christmas, but now it seems her mother and stepfather are keeping an important secret from her.Mandie and the Washington NightmareWhen Mandie stays at the White House with her grandmother, she's convinced she sees George Washington--who's been dead for over one hundred years!Mandie and the Midnight JourneyMandie can't bear to share her mother with her baby brother, so she decides to take her future into her own hands.Mandie and the Shipboard MysteryMandie and Celia meet some unusual people aboard the Queen Mary, and trouble brews when their things disappear from their cabin.Mandie and the Foreign SpiesAn unsigned telegram is awaiting Mandie at her hotel, and she's not sure whether this is a new adventure or danger in disguise!

Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsMandie enthusiasts and new Mandie fans will love The Mandie Collection, Volume 4, as readers travel with Mandie, her friends, and her grandmother through Europe. Mystery and adventure await them at every stop, including a burglary at the Catacombs in Rome and an ancient juniper tree that is said to mysteriously jump at a castle in Germany.Included in this volume:Mandie and the Silent CatacombsMandie and her friends are excited to tour Rome, but the mysterious woman who's been appearing and disappearing since their voyage to Europe appears at the ancient Catacombs, and the trip ends with a frightful burglary.Mandie and the Singing ChaletThe house where Mandie and her friends stay in Switzerland is surrounded in mystery--the biggest of which is the unintelligible singing from the chalet late at night.Mandie and the Jumping JuniperMandie and her friends are having fun exploring an old castle in Germany until they get caught up with the mysterious jumping juniper tree.Mandie and the Mysterious FishermanA wailing sound coming from inside an old fishing boat intrigues Mandie and her friends in Belgium, and they wonder if it has anything to do with a suspicious man and a stolen painting.Mandie and the Windmill's MessageMandie and her friends are suspicious of the flour mill owner in Holland, and then they discover that the windmill's blades may be sending bad messages.

Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsThe Mandie Collection, Volume 8, has more delightful stories from the beloved book series to enjoy, following Mandie and her friends through the spring break holiday and beyond.Included in this volume:Mandie and the Long Good-byeAs the Christmas holidays wind down, Mandie is shocked to learn a turkey has been stolen from Aunt Lou's oven. While searching for the missing bird, Mandie and her friends uncover another mystery--and then another, and another. And when Dr. Woodard disappears, things get very serious . . . and dangerous!Mandie and the Buried StrangerIt's spring break, and Mandie is eager to visit the Woodards, especially her friend Joe. Almost as soon as they reunite, they discover a large pile of mica in an unexpected place. It's an even bigger mystery when the entire mound disappears the next day. Who would have done such a thing, and why?Mandie and the Seaside RendezvousMandie, Celia, and Mrs. Taft make a trip to visit Senator Morton in Florida, where Mandie finds plenty of mysteries to investigate, including grown-ups who believe in ghosts, a man who can't hear or speak, and the surprising reappearance of that strange woman who followed them all over Europe!

Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessonsMysteries and adventures abound with Mandie and the gang in The Mandie Collection, Volume 10!Included in this volume:Mandie and the New York SecretMandie, Joe, and Celia arrive in New York, eager to see their friend Jonathan and learn the secret he has discovered. But they no sooner arrive than find out Jonathan has gone off to Long Island! Wild with curiosity, Mandie isn't sure she can wait for his return. Surely there's a clue somewhere . . .Mandie and the Night ThiefA visit to their friend Tommy Patton's home in Charleston finds Mandie and the others in the midst of another mystery. Strange noises from the third floor have convinced some of the servants that the house is haunted. Then Mandie's jewelry starts to disappear. Who--or what--is in the house?Mandie and the Hidden PastWhen Mandie learns of a crack in the wall of the secret tunnel beneath her house, she's convinced it holds a mystery. The further she investigates, the more everyone keeps her away, making Mandie more determined than ever. But what she finally discovers may be better left buried!