Mandie and the Holiday Surprise (Mandie, Book 11) [Mass Market Paperback]

Lois Gladys Leppard (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Something's not quite right at home-could Mandie's mother and stepfather be keeping an important Christmas secret? Ages 8-13. Mandie book 11.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lois began her first Mandie story when she was only eleven years old. But eventually the manuscript was tucked away in a drawer and forgotten. Lois went on to attend Furman University and studied music for several years in New York City where she and her sister sang professionally. Some years ago, Lois was prompted to pull that old manuscript out and began to work on Mandie's story-of her childhood in the South at the turn of the century and her Cherokee heritage. The rest is history and now the MANDIE BOOKS series have sales nearing six million copies! Lois writes from her home in South Carolina. Enthusiastic young fans fill her mailbox with their insightful responses to her stories.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (October 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155661036X
• ISBN-13: 978-1556610363
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,062,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lois began her first Mandie story when she was only eleven years old. But eventually the manuscript was tucked away in a drawer and forgotten. Lois went on to attend Furman University and studied music for several years in New York City where she and her sister sang professionally. Some years ago, Lois was prompted to pull that old manuscript out and began to work on Mandie's story-of her childhood in the South at the turn of the century and her Cherokee heritage. The rest is history and now the MANDIE BOOKS series have sales nearing six million copies! Lois writes from her home in South Carolina. Enthusiastic young fans fill her mailbox with their insightful responses to her stories.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Mandie books!, November 23, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Mandie and the Holiday Surprise (Mandie, Book 11) (School & Library Binding)

This was one of my favorite Mandie books because Joe was in it and I like the ones with him in it.Mandie is going home for Christmas Holidays and does'nt know what the big surprise is that her mother and Uncle John have for her.What the surprise is?I'll never tell!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Surprising Book!, December 4, 2003

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Elisabeth "Gymfan15" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mandie and the Holiday Surprise (Mandie, Book 11) (Mass Market Paperback)

Mandie, the irresistible youngster is on a roll again, and she is terribly excited about going home for the Christmas holidays. But something is wrong. An air of mystery hangs over the house, not allowing her to enjoy her vacation. On top of that, her mother and uncle have left for a few days, and she is itching to find out what the secret is.
But when her mother finally tells her, Mandie is stunned. Her mother is going to have a baby! What will Mandie's reaction be? Read this book and find out!

My Comments:

This book makes for a very interesting read. I especially liked the part when the presents keep disappearing. I honestly could not guess who did it, and I am usually pretty good at guessing who the culprit is.
But I still think it's pretty silly that Mandie and Celia are so scared of mice. For pity's sake, they have got on more clothes...well, I would have good reason to be scared of them because I usually go around barefoot, but they got boots, stockings, the works! They should get a grip.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, July 26, 2003

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"acorduan" (Moreno Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mandie and the Holiday Surprise (Mandie, Book 11) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is so great because I just love Mandie and I have every Mandie book. My reccomedation is: Read it!