I really liked this book!! It starts out when Mandie, Jonathan, Sallie, Joe and Polly are at Mandie's house for the holidays. Then the turkey dissapeared right out of the oven. After that mysteries keep adding on and on. Like the green scarf they found in the bushes, and the old quilt and papers they found in the attic. But things get worse when Dr. Woodward is missing! But none of these things can hide the saddness Mandie will have when Joe goes of to colledge

I am probably one of the oldest Mandie Book readers around. I began reading them when I was eight years old, and now I am twenty. And I still wait in anticipation for each book to come out. This book was somewhat more suspenseful than some of her books. Joe, Jonathan, Polly, and Sallie are all part of the plot. I normally enjoy the ones in which Joe plays a prominant role better than the ones without him. And as always, she ends the book with the reader just itching to get her hands on the next one. Once again, she has written a great book for, in my opinion, readers of all ages. I cannot wait to see what happens in the books that follow as Lois Gladys Leppard reports at the front of this book that "Mandy will grow a little older and things will start moving faster in time in the coming five books."

It was fabulous! But it was sad, Joe going off to college, leaving Mandie behind. But...I didn't know Lois was still writing them! Does anyone know an e-mail adress for me to e-mail Lois?

While this book is deemed appropriate for ages 4-8, our 14 month old daughter quickly chose "All Year Long" by Lois Rock, as her favorite book. The rhyming pattern, colorful changing seasons, and simple content continues to appeal to her after 4 months of having it read to her every night!

So we can't all make music like the Velvet Underground but mud pies are an art form achievable by virtually every humanoid life form. Of course there's a certain ammount of finesse that comes only with time and practice, but Cage's meticulous instructions exist as a solid framework for beginners in this sublime craft. The illustrations are just the sort of inspiration an amateur mud pie or cake maker needs to get those creative juices flowing.

Contrary to what the editorial review says, this is not a "good-natured satire". This book is both a serious and fun guide for making mud cakes and pies. Everybody can do it! The fact that the result might not be edible does not detract from the value of this little book. The illustrations are great, and the language is suited both for children and adults. If you have ever read Walter DeMaria's words on meaningless work, you will surely appreciate this book.