Book Series · 7 Books

Mandie Books

In order from Mandie and the Secret Tunnel to Mandie and the Charleston Phantom.

The Mandie series is a set of 7 chapter books by Lois Gladys Leppard, published between 1983 and 1986. Written for ages 9–12, most books run about 130 pages.

Mandie and the Secret Tunnel
Mandie and the Cherokee Legend
Mandie and the Ghost Bandits
Mandie and the Forbidden Attic
Mandie and the Trunk's Secret
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mandie and the Secret Tunnel
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$574
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1983

Mandie and the Secret Tunnel

By Lois Gladys Leppard

A secret tunnel reveals hidden family ties and a missing will.

141 pages· 29,433 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: In 1900, young Mandie Shaw searches her late uncle's mansion for a missing will. Amidst her grief and a new, difficult home life, she discovers a secret tunnel and strangers claiming to be her relatives. Can Mandie unlock the mysteries of her family's past and find her place in the world? The answers lie behind a mysterious key and the secrets it may reveal.
In reading order

Mandie Series

7 books · Published 1983–1986

#1
Mandie and the Secret Tunnel
#1 in Series
Sale price
$574

Mandie and the Secret Tunnel

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1983

A secret tunnel reveals hidden family ties and a missing will.

#2
Mandie and the Cherokee Legend
#2 in Series
Sale price
$574

Mandie and the Cherokee Legend

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1983

Gold discovery tests friendships and beliefs.

Mandie and the Ghost Bandits
Series
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$599

Mandie and the Ghost Bandits

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1984

Unravel the mystery of missing gold amidst ghostly robbers and a train wreck.

Mandie and the Forbidden Attic
Series
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$599

Mandie and the Forbidden Attic

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1985

Mysterious attic noises lead to a surprising discovery and faith test.

Mandie and the Trunk's Secret
Series
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$599

Mandie and the Trunk's Secret

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1985

Old letters reveal secrets that test faith and courage.

Mandie and the Medicine Man
Series
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$599

Mandie and the Medicine Man

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1986

A hospital's mysterious collapse tests faith against ancient beliefs.

Mandie and the Charleston Phantom
Series
Sale price
$599

Mandie and the Charleston Phantom

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1986

A beach house ghost leads to a lesson in jealousy.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mandie series?

There are 7 books in the Mandie series. It began with Mandie and the Secret Tunnel in 1983, and the newest book, Mandie and the Charleston Phantom, was published in 1986.

What order should you read the Mandie books in?

Start with Mandie and the Secret Tunnel and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Mandie books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Mandie to life.

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Lois Gladys Leppard

Author
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Lois Leppard

Author
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Leppard, Lois Gladys,

Author

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