Join the millions who have been inspired by this beloved series filled with captivating mysteries, exciting adventures, and timeless life lessons Mandie and her friends set out to investigate and solve more mysteries in The Mandie Collection, Volume 9. Included in this volume: Mandie and the Dark Alley When Mandie and Celia find themselves in an unfamiliar alley late at night, Mandie thinks she hears a whining puppy in need of rescue. But when they finally have a chance to go back to the forbidden street, they encounter something far more sinister. How will Mandie and Celia escape danger this time? Mandie and the Tornado! Mandie has two weeks off from school for the spring holidays. Despite all the dreary weather, Mandie is excited to spend time at home with her family and friends--and to investigate the latest mystery. But what will become of her vacation when the rainy days turn into a full-blown tornado headed their way? Mandie and the Quilt Mystery An old family quilt, handed down from Mandie's Cherokee grandmother, contains a secret message stitched into the design. No one will tell Mandie what the quilt says, so she sets out to ask her Cherokee kinpeople herself. Mandie will stop at nothing to find out, even if it means changing everyone's travel plans.