Mandie and the
Forbidden Attic by Lois Gladys
Leppard is the fourth book in the Christian children Mandie Mysteries series.
It follows Mandie as she heads off to a ladies boarding school in Asheville. Together
with her new friend she will set out to discover what is making the strange
noises they keep hearing from the attic.
I gave this book 3 out
of 5 stars. It was another cute story. The mystery part of the story gave me
the same feelings as Jane Eyre. The plot was predictable, but still fun to
read. The new characters were interesting, some really enjoyable and others we
like to dislike. I also appreciated how Leppard was able to work in old
familiar characters as well.
Again the spiritual
content was strong. It is important to look at what the Bible says and how to
apply that to our lives, so I really liked that she showed Mandie trying to do
just that. But I didn’t necessarily agree with all she had to say. I believe it
is important to inform the right authority when someone is knowingly doing
wrong, especially when that authority asks you directly about it. Honestly
answering those questions, even if it gets that person in trouble, is not wrong
or mean or sinful unless we do it with the intent to hurt and pleasure in that
person’s suffering.
Aside from that, there
were some good messages and lessons. It was also nice that there wasn’t really
any romance in this one. I love to see friendships as the focus. It was also
nice to have a look at some of the building family relationships (as Mandie has
only recently met these people after all).
Overall it is a nice
enough book. Quick and easy and fun to read.
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