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Mandie and the Cherokee Legend (Mandie, Book 2)

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I read the Mandie books when I was a little girl and am now reading through the series again as an adult. This book's mystery was intriguing, BUT I have some concerns that perplexed me about my childhood favorite. The biggest concern is the theology and how it seems to be teaching kids work-based salvation. Tsani is often reffered to as "a bad cherokee" and therefore hopeless. Jesus is never mentioned-only believing in God. The characters are legalistic and judgmental and Mandie is portrayed as the good, sweet girl because she wants to help her cherokee people when in reality she is selfish and judgmental (but noone ever calls her "a bad half white girl." It's sad when Christian literature is more concerned about teaching children to "be good" than to have compassion, as Jesus taught.

This was one of my favorite Mandie books!I really loved the part when they find the gold in the cave.Everyone should read this book!!!!!!!!!

WOW! I absolutely love Mandie and this book was definately AWESOME! I loved the waterfall and the cave behind it. Ever since I read this book, I have been dreaming that I could go on adventures like this one. Also, Dimar was socool. I dunno who Mandie likes more. I think Joe, but that's my opinion. Anyway, ya gotta read all the Mandie books and you'll will share my enthusiasm.

I always like how Mandie handles her problems with her Cherokee cousin Tsa'ni. Even though he doens't like her and tries to get her lost in a cave, she still handles it like God would want her to. Read this book for another great mystery!

The first time I read a Mandie book was when I was in fifth grade and I got it from my cousins. Every time I started reading it I couldn't put it back down. I'd sneak and read at night to finish the book. Everytime I finish it I immediately ask for the next one. My favorite part of this one is when Mandie and her friends find the gold and give it to Mandie's uncle's tribe of Cherokees to build a hospital and hire doctors. It was very sad in some parts, but then everything turned out okay. Like when the time Mandie's uncle was in a train that rolled off the tracks and down a hill. Then Mandie and her friends find him trapped in the bushes. This is the best series of books I've ever read and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries.

I liked it when Morningstar learned English from Mandie. What I thought was scary was when they got out of the cave into the woods. There was an old woman and an old man who tied the three children up! There is also a part about someone telling a lie and getting caught.

Mandie is happy that she finally has her family back. Her biological Mother has just married her Uncle John, and the three of them, or rather the four of them, if you count Mandie's beloved kitten Snowball, are preparing to go stay with Uncle Ned and the rest of the Cherokee Indian tribe. Mandie's best friend, and probable future husband, Joe, will also accompany them on their journey. When they arrive, Mandie hears of a mysterious legend involving the Cherokee people and long-lost gold, that has been hidden for centuries by an Indian chief. As Mandie, Joe, Snowball, their new friend, Sallie, and their new enemy, Tsa'ni begin exploring the Indian grounds, they stumble across treasure. Now Mandie is worried that the treasure may bring a curse upon the white men who find it.

As someone who absolutely adored Lois Gladys Leppard's previous tale about Mandie, MANDIE AND THE SECRET TUNNEL, I was skeptical about MANDIE AND THE CHEROKEE LEGEND living up to it. Surprisingly, MANDIE AND THE CHEROKEE LEGEND was just as good, if not better than MANDIE AND THE SECRET TUNNEL. Mandie is an exciting character, who is spirited, and loving towards everyone she meets, whether they are kind to her or not. I really love the way that Lois Gladys Leppard introduces a few new characters into each story, as it keeps the books fresh and interesting. Fans of MANDIE AND THE SECRET TUNNEL must read this book. You won't be disappointed.

Erika Sorocco

I love Mandie Books! My parents bought me this book for Christmas one year-and I was hooked. I continued to get new Mandie books for many years afterward. Here is a CLEAN series for young readers. FABULOUS! I plan to buy the books I don't have, and keep them around for a daughter someday. I would recommend any book in the series!

I started reading this series when I was 12 I fell in love with the charecters and story. I laughed and cried with Mandie. The second book in the series is one I have read over and over.

This book is really great. Read it!