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Mandie Shaw, almost a teenager, is certain God no longer loves her as she watches her father being lowered into his grave. Her mother's remarriage compounds 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.

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  • Mandie Shaw: A sweet 12-year old, who is adventrous and faces grief for her deceased father.
  • Uncle Ned: Mandie's Indian friend, who was a friend of her father, and promised him, he would take care of Mandie.
  • Irene: Mandie's 'sister' who is mean to Mandie.
  • Joe Woodard: Mandie's special friend, who is the doctor's son in Charley Gap, where Mandie lives.
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  • “"Well, I think eating is a silly habit and a waste of time when you could be doing something more interesting. Therefore, I only eat enough to keep from starving."”
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First Sentence edit see section history

"Don't get so close, Amanda."

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapter 1: Mandie
Chapter 2: Mandie Leaves Home
Chapter 3: The Secret Journey
Chapter 4: The Mansion
Chapter 5: The Secret Tunnel
Chapter 6: The Ghost
Chapter 7: Search for the Will
Chapter 8: Joe Comes to Visit
Chapter 9: Uncle Ned's Message
Chapter 10: The Secret Door
Chapter 11: The Truth Revealed
Chapter 12: The Wedding

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 41 in Mandie Books. (standard series)

Followed by Mandie and the Cherokee Legend.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Lois Gladys Leppard (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 1983
ISBN: 0871233207
Page Count: 141

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