Friday, January 28, 2011

02.2011 NEWSLETTER ~ Library Reviews

Mandie and the Secret Tunnel          
 By Lois Gladys Leppard
In the section for 8-12 year olds, we have some great chapter books written by Lois Gladys Leppard about the life of Mandie Shaw, a girl who lives in the 1800’s and has many adventures.  One of those books, Mandie and the Secret Tunnel, is also available on DVD.  In this story, when Mandie runs away from her log cabin home in 1899, she convinces her Cherokee friends to help her escape into the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.  She endures a treacherous journey and finds herself in a race through hidden passages to locate Uncle John's will.  Her future hangs in the balance.  Will she be able to unlock the mystery of her heritage in time?  GIRLS...this book is calling your name.  Be the first to read this adventure book!


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