One of the best in the Trixie Series
Rating:
5 / 5
The series really kicks into gear with book #3. The core Bob-Whites get together for the first time, and the patter is fast and fun. Plus, who can resist a mystery about a missing diamond? I'm SO GLAD this series is back! I grew up on these books and still have every copy (and I'm 33 now...) If you are going to read Trixie, you should read the first 2, which are the "how it all began" books, but if you don't, then I would say start with this one. It's a big favorite.
A rollicking adventure
Rating:
5 / 5
Trixie Belden and Honey Wheeler find a diamond in the abandoned gatehouse at the edge of the Wheeler's property, but someone is trying to get it back. Meanwhile, Trixie's brothers Brian and Mart have returned from camp, meeting Honey and her brother Jim for the first time, so the secret Bob-Whites of the Glen club is ripe for formation. As much trouble as the girls get into, the adults still come off as helpful and intelligent, unlike many other YA mystery series (or even the Harry Potter books). Usually I prefer the Deluxe edition with covers illustrated by Paul Frame, but for this one, check out the Glossy edition illustrated by Mary Stevens. One picture shows Trixie and Honey doing some pruning -- with Trixie looking remarkably like Beavis of MTV fame -- and a charming Ashley Judd look-alike picture of Trixie greeting Mart. This book also features the memorable line by Regan, the Wheeler's beloved young groom, "Reach for the ceiling, Laughing-Boy."
Trixie Belden is the Best!
Rating:
5 / 5
It doesn't matter which title you choose to read (although you should try to read them in sequence) all the Trixie Belden books are wonderful reading material. Trixie comes from a family with values and she's down to earth. She has two older brothers that tease her and a little brother she takes care of. Her escapades could readily be done by the reader and every character in the books becomes "real" to the reader. The stories are engaging and always a mystery to the end. I read these books when I was ten, 43 years ago and I believe if I sat down with one today I would enjoy it still. I made my son read all of them!
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