In 1899, Mandie's life changes when her Cherokee friends help her escape to a mansion that holds the hidden secrets of her past and the key to her future! MANDIE and the SECRET TUNNEL, is the first feature-length movie based on the MANDIE books written by Lois Gladys Leppard. Set in the early 1900s, this series boasts a delightful cast of characters who, in the tradition of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE and ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, learn valuable lessons as they conquer hardships and celebrate life s triumphs.

When Mandie Shaw (Lexi Johnson, The Sugar Creek Gang) runs away from her log cabin home, she convinces Cherokee friends to help her flee into the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

After a treacherous journey, they reach the extravagant mansion of Uncle John, only to discover that his ship has been lost at sea. The house staff, headed by caretaker Jason Bond (Dean Jones, Disney's The Love Bug), kindly allows Mandie to remain.

When strangers arrive claiming to be the rightful heirs to Uncle John's fortune, Mandie and her new friend Polly find themselves in a race for hidden passages to locate Uncle John's will.

As her future hangs in the balance, Mandie must overcome Polly's fear in time to find the key that unlocks the mystery of her heritage. Based on a book series that Jennifer read through when she was in grade school.

"Mandie and the Secret Tunnel is a fun family movie! It really works well for boys & girls in the grade school age range. I highly recommend this wonderful movie!"
(D. D. - CA)

"The production was GOOD! I loved this film!"
(D. A. - OR)

"This is a remarkable DVD! I thought they did an excellent job with the casting, everyone fit the parts well."
(A. R. - CO)

"I really enjoyed the actress who played Mandie… she was believable and very enjoyable… and Dean Jones did a great job as the caretaker in the movie."
(S. S. - Phoenix, AZ)

"I thought a good family-friendly movie with a good story."
(D. E. - WA)