Mandie and Joe's Christmas Surprise by Lois Gladys Leppard {Book Review}

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~ Description 
When she finds herself in charge of the Christmas Eve skit, Mandie, with Joe's help, tries to remind everyone of the holiday's true meaning by secretly gathering all the town's orphans and giving them parts in the play as well as a home in the church basement.


~ My Rating 
4 stars


~ My Review 

Ahh, such a sweet story! 

I had read this little books several years ago when I read the entire 42-book Mandie series, and I re-read it last month with my reading buddy. It was really sweet! :) And Lisa. *laughs* Oh, Lisa. ;D

It's not a favorite of mine among the Mandie books (not a lot of mystery, here... xD), but still so good! Lots of Mandie/Joe moments for my fellow shippers out there, and the true reason of Christmas shows through very well. <3 

This book would be good for any age, whether you're a long-time Mandie fan or new to the series. A sweet lil' Christmas story! 


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Comments

  1. RebekahAshleighDecember 19, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    This was a fun, little book! =) It was also the first book I read this Christmas season. ;)

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  2. DiwakarDecember 20, 2017 at 2:37 AM

    Hello Faith. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post.I did visit your blog post and enjoyed it. I am also blessed to know you as a Pastor's Kid. I am also blessed and feel privileged and honored to get connected with you as well as know you and your interest in being the daughter of the King as well as you as a reader, writer and adventurer. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strengthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 38 yrs in this great city of MUMBAI A CITY WITH A great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumbai to work us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have life changing experience. My email id is dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is diwakar Wankhede.LOOKING forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends. Also wishing you a blessed and a joyous Christmas season.

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