The Adventures of Andy and Mandy Bear and Friends
Volume 1
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Chapter 2 “Bear Bath” When Mandy got to the bathroom window and peeked in she could see Andy sitting in the bathtub, water running, shampoo bubbles going everywhere. “This is so much better than I imagined it would be”, Andy shouted. “Whatever are you waiting for, Mandy?” Mandy Bear was not at all sure that this was a good idea. “Wh-whwhat was that” Mandy whispered? “D-d-did you h-h-hear that”? “It’s only a plant”, Andy replied. The plant had fallen to the floor with a crash as Mandy had brushed it with her foot as she was climbing through the open window. “I told you to be careful”, Andy added. “You must have kicked it with that big back foot of yours. I was right when I said you needed to go on a diet.” “B-b-be q-q-quiet!” said Mandy. “I o-o-only had n-n-nine more fish for breakfast than you did”. Mandy Bear tried to hide the fear she felt inside, but it was no use. “I th-th-think this was a b-b-bad idd-dea” she added. “Are you kidding?” shouted Andy. “Hot water, shampoo, a scrub brush- I don’t think my fur will ever be the same!” he shouted with delight. “Whatever are you waiting for, Mandy? There’s plenty of room for both of us.” Mandy Bear tried, but she could not stop the trembling she felt inside. “M-Maybe if you would move over” said Mandy. She had only said that to try to hide her fear. She was still not sure if it was even a good idea to go into the house. Andy Bear slid to the front of the tub to make room for Mandy Bear. As he did, a sailboat and a fish went tumbling to the floor in opposite directions. “C-could you t-try to be q-quiet,” asked Mandy? “There c-could still b-be someone h-home”. “Nonsense,” replied Andy. “Didn’t you see? I counted four people in the car- two adults and two children. I am sure there is no one home,” Andy bellowed! “That tub is getting pretty full” exclaimed Mandy, “and I hope you are right”. “Oops,” replied Andy. “I was going to get to that”. He turned the handles on the faucet, but the water was filling the tub even faster now. “Wait!” Andy exclaimed. “Mandy, how do you stop this thing!” “Try turning the handles the other way,” Mandy said as she shook her head. Andy turned the handles the other direction. “Ah! That’s more like it!” said Andy. “Now where was I?”
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Andy and Mandy Bear live in the woods with many friends. We will meet these friends, and the new friends Andy and Mandy will make while on their adventure. Andy and Mandy contrast each other. Andy is outgoing and carefree. Mandy is shy and reserved. When it comes to people, Andy and Mandy are unusual. Most bears are scared of people, but Andy and Mandy are more curious than scared. There is a house near the edge of their woods where a family of four live. Andy and Mandy spend a lot of time watching this family. Andy and Mandy had heard the family talking about taking a vacation for ten days, and that vacation was to start today. Our story begins as Andy and Mandy watch the family load up the car and leave on vacation. Andy persuades Mandy to adventure out of the woods and see if they can find a way inside this house. Will they find a way in, and if they do, what will they find inside? Let’s find out together!
About the Author
He was born in Kalispell, MT. His parents moved the family to Spokane, WA when he was two years old. That is where he grew up with his three brothers and three sisters. He moved to the Puget Sound after graduating from H.S. in 1980. That is where he met his wife, Amy Marie Jenkins, a true gift from God. They married in January of 1991, and enjoyed 26 years of marriage until Amy’s unexpected passing in February of 2017. He now resides in North Carolina. Amy was the inspiration for his writing. He dedicates this book, in loving memory, to Amy Marie Bowley.