Mandie and the Unwanted Gift (Mandie, Book 29) [Paperback]

Lois Gladys Leppard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1997 | Age Level: 8 and up

"I love reading Lois Gladys Leppard's books! I find it practically impossible to put them down!" writes a young reader from Northern Ireland.

Mandie is excited about going home for Christmas, but she hasn't told her grandmother that she invited Jonathan Guyer and his father to visit them during the holidays. Will Mrs. Taft be angry with Mandie because she doesn't get along with Mr. Guyer? And Mandie hasn't told Joe that Jonathan is coming, and the two boys haven't gotten along well either. Will Joe be upset with Mandie?

Then on a dark, cold night a mysterious gift is left on the doorstep of the Shaw house with an anonymous note attached that reads, "For Mandie." The box has fancy gift wrapping on the outside, but inside is what appears to be a childish jumble of holly and dirt and ribbons. Whatever could it be?

Who sent Mandie the present? Could it be a treasure map?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lois Gladys Leppard is the ever-popular and prolific writer of the MANDIE® BOOKS. Lois makes her home in South Carolina, where she enjoys many opportunities to introduce new readers to Mandie's world. size : 4.2 x 7.0

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556615566
• ISBN-13: 978-1556615566
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #984,170 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

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCITING AND FUN, March 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Mandie and the Unwanted Gift (Mandie, Book 29) (Paperback)

Mandie is going home for christmas holidays and is very excited. But she has one problem or make it two. She needs to talk to her grandmother before the Guyers come, so she won't be mad when they just show up. Mandie doesn't know what's wrong with Mrs. Taft and Mr. Guyer. There's also Joe. She hasn't told him that Jonathan is coming. Will he get mad at her, because the boys haven't exactly gotten along around Mandie?

Then one night before everyone arrives a package for Mandie comes. It's just a "mess" of holly, dirt and ribbins. Joe is sorry that he suggests it is a treasure map because then Joe, Jonathan, Polly and Mandie go on treasure hunts. Who sent Mandie the present. Read to find out the funny ending, how the boys get along with the fact that they're not the only boys in Mandie's life and how Mrs. Taft reacts with the Guyers arrival.

I just love Mandie books. I can read more than one in a day! I can't wait until "Mandie and the night thief" comes out. Are there any others after that one? I want to read how Mandie's life wraps up when she is older. Will she really marry Joe or maybe Tommy?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous!, December 4, 2003

By 

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

This review is from: Mandie and the Unwanted Gift (Mandie, Book 29) (Paperback)

It's Christmas time, and Mandie is having everyone come over for the holiday. But she is unsure about Jonathan and Joe getting along, and she is quite sure that this is going to be a very interesting vacation!
But then a mysterious package arrives on Mandie's doorstep, and upon opening it turns out to be a box of dirt with strange pathways etched out in it.
Mandie thinks it's a treasure map, and Joe thinks it's a practical joke. Who is right? And who sent the mysterious gift? Find out in 'Mandie and the Unwanted Gift!'

This book is one of my favorites. I thought it was funny how when Polly saw Jonathan, she quickly turned her attentions from Joe to him. Jonathan's coming was actually a blessing in disguise!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is really Good!, August 28, 2001

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Linda L Montgomery (Powder Springs, Ga United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mandie and the Unwanted Gift (Mandie, Book 29) (Paperback)

this book was good, no really good. Anyways.. mandie gets all frustrated thinking that everyone will be mad at her for inviting the guyers over for christmas. Mandie still doesn't know why grandmother doesn't like mr. guyer or if joe and jonathan will try to out-do each other. But she's in for a big surprise when someone leaves a present on the door step that is nothing but holy and dirt but is it a treasure map?? i really enjoyed this book and thought it was really nice of jonathan to do what he did knowing how much mandie likes mysteries