Synopses & Reviews
Mandie Shaw, almost a teenager, is certain God no longer loves her as she watches her father being lowered into his grave. Mandie's move into a neighbor family's home, when her mother remarries, does not soften her grief. Her only comfort is the promise from her father's faithful Cherokee friend, Uncle Ned, to watch out for her and be a friend.
Will Mandie be able to escape her new and nearly intolerable home situation?
Will she find her long-lost family?
Will the mysterious key unlock the door to the secret tunnel and her own family's history?
A delightful mingling of suspense, tears and joy!
Wholesome, entertaining reading for young readers
About the Author
Lois began her first Mandie story when she was only eleven years old. But eventually the manuscript was tucked away in a drawer and forgotten. Lois went on to attend Furman University and studied music for several years in New York City where she and her sister sang professionally. Some years ago, Lois was prompted to pull that old manuscript out and began to work on Mandie's story of her childhood in the South at the turn of the century and her Cherokee heritage. The rest is history and now the Mandie Books series have sales nearing six million copies! Lois writes from her home in South Carolina. Enthusiastic young fans fill her mailbox with their insightful responses to her stories.