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Jeanne Bender

    Jeanne Bender captures the magic of adventure and life lessons learned while traveling the world with her canine companion, Lindie Lou. Through her Lindie Lou Adventure Series, Bender shares captivating stories that have inspired and delighted young readers. Her work embodies the joy of discovery and the deep bond between human and animal, with each narrative filled with warmth and wisdom. Bender brings a world of imagination and wonder to her readers.

    On Ice
    Island Treasure
    • In book six, Lindie Lou travels to New Zealand, also called Aotearoa (Au-tay-uh-row-uh), where she finds a rare pounamu (poo-na-moo) greenstone. Lindie Lou learns about the HMS Buffalo shipwreck and wonders if this stone was left behind by the crew. While looking for answers, Lindie Lou, Diamond, and their friends visit a local museum. The helpful manager introduces them to a Maori sand artist who tells them about a real lost treasure worth looking for. Join the crew and a girl with a passion for details, as they leave no stone unturned, in their quest to find a rare island treasure.

      Island Treasure
    • On Ice

      • 265 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      "Lindie Lou is about to embark on her biggest adventure yet! She joins Bryan who is heading to the Arctic with a team of scientists to study the northern lights and solar winds. The team visits an island in Svalbard, Norway, during the coldest, darkest time of the year. Lindie Lou's trip reunites her with familiar faces and introduces her to new friends. While exploring with Nanook, a polar bear cub, Lindie Lou travels over snow-covered tundra, under the beautiful polar night skies. One of her favorite places to visit is a stunning ice cave. While there, strong Arctic winds cause trouble for Lindie Lou. Can here new friends save her in time?" - back cover

      On Ice