Anderson, Mary

"In THE LEIPZIG VAMPIRE Gustav Manheim, an eminent German scientist, comes to town to do research. Jamie and Amy have a sneaking suspicion that Dr. Manheim is secretly working on an evil project. They decide to investigate. What awaits them behind the doctor's closed dark doors?"-cover.

Self-styled super spy Hector is scornful of Kathy and Ben's cat rescue operation until it lands them all in a big-time smuggling scheme.

Unattractive and lonely, Ellie is amazed and delighted when the unusual new girl at school singles her out as a friend and suggests that they combine the psychic powers they both seem to have.

John alienates his parents by refusing to go into the family butcher business and irritates their customers by eavesdropping on them while gathering material for an epic novel.

When she practically witnesses the theft of a valuable painting, twelve-year-old Mattie does her own detective work to trap the thief.

In Central Park Luis discovers Mad Maggie with whom he finds adventure and a friendship both of them need.

Sixteen-year-old Laura who feels like the family misfit returns early from the family vacation in the Catskill Mountains and pursues her own adventures in New York City.

Desolate when their favorite soap opera couple is killed off, two lonely girls find themselves caught up in real life excitement when they spot the pair on Fire Island and decide to follow them.