Mandie books are by Lois Gladys Leppard (a girl, not boy).
I've read them myself, and were I find the books is The Altoona Library, Des Moines, Iowa. That library has tons of books.
If you think in Mandie and the Secret Tunnel is a bit mean (not very much), it gets better in the end. Characters:
Mandie Shaw
Joe Woodard
Uncle Ned Sweetwater
Sallie Sweetwater
Morning Star Sweetwater
Tommy Patton
Celia Hamiliton
Miss Prudence
Miss Hope
Uncle John
Jim Shaw (who was Mandie's father but died)
Etta Shaw (Mandie's stepmother)
Elizabeth Taft Shaw (Mandie's mother)
Mrs. Norman Taft (Mandie's grandmother and Elizabeth's mother) Johnathan Guyer
Tsa'ni (I don't know his last name)
Dr.Woodard (Joe's dad)
Mrs.Woodard (Joe's mom)
Dr.Plumbey
Molly Richie
Liza
Aunt Lou
Jenny
Abraham
Jason Bond
Polly Corniwallis
Samuel Shaw
There may be more that I dont remember!
Books:
Mandie and the:
SECRET TUNNEL
CHEREOKEE LEGEND
GHOST BANDITS
FORBIDDEN ATTIC
TRUNK'S SECRET
MEDICINE MAN
CHARESTON PHANTOM
ABANDONED MINE
HIDDEN TREASURE
MYSTERIOUS BELLS
HOLIDAY SURPRISE
WASHINGTON NIGHTMARE
MIDNIGHT JOURNEY
SHIPBOARD MYSTERY
FOREIGN SPIES
SILENT CATACOMBS
SINGING CHALET
JUMPING JUNIPER
MYSTERIOUS FISHERMAN
WINDMILL'S MESSAGE
FIERY RESCUE
ANGEL'S SECRET
DANDEROUS IMPOSTERS
INVISIBLE TROUBLEMAKER
MISSING KIN
SCHOOLHOUSE'S SECRET
COURTROOM BATTLE
JOHNATHAN'S PREDICAMENT
UNWANTED GIFT
LONG GOOD-BYE
BURIED STRANGER
SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS
DARK ALLEY
Lois Gladys Leppard was an American author best known for her Mandie series of books. The Mandie series follows the adventures of a young girl named Mandie Shaw as she solves mysteries and navigates life in the late 19th century. Leppard's books were beloved by many young readers for their mix of mystery, adventure, and historical setting.
No, Lois Gladys Leppard did not write "Mandie's Collage Days book 2." The Mandie book series consists of 40 books that were authored by Lois Gladys Leppard, but "Mandie's Collage Days book 2" was written by a different author.
The Mandie series was open ended, Gladys Leppard did not ever plan on ending the series.
The Mandie series. There are 40 Mandie books
did lois glady leppard ever write a mandie and her college days book 2
Lois loved to read. She loved to write and she loved to talk about Mandie
Mandie did not marry Joe Lois Gladys. In the Mandie book series by Lois Gladys Leppard, Mandie Shaw's romantic interests evolve throughout the stories, but her relationship with Joe remains platonic. Ultimately, she finds happiness and fulfillment through her adventures and friendships rather than a romantic partnership.
I sure hope not!
Lois Gladys Leppard was deeply influenced by her mother, Marie Leppard, who encouraged her interest in writing. Marie provided Lois with guidance and support throughout her writing journey, helping her to fine-tune her storytelling skills and eventually publish her first book.
Lois Gladdys leppard wrote the first book in the Mandie series - Mandie and the secret tunnel. Though it was not published until years later.
Donn Leppard
James and Besie(wilson) Leppard