Product Description When Trixie and Honey explore an abandoned gatehouse, they discover more than dust and spiderwebs. Stuck in the dirt floor is a huge diamond! Could a ring of jewel thieves be hiding out in Sleepyside?
A great series for your little girl January 12, 2008 As a child I read these books and loved them. My 8-year-old was wanting to read chapter books and I got her the first Trixie Belden. She loved it so much she's on number 8. This makes me happy since I don't feel like I have to read it myself to make sure it's appropriate. It's been around since the 50s but you'd never know. It still captures my daughter's interest and imagination.
A great read! November 8, 2007 My favorite of the Trixie's I've read so far. This book is super-humorous, and introduces Trixie's brothers. Love it.
The ideal mystery series for your very own amateur detective! July 28, 2006 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Trixie Belden is having the summer of her life with her new neighbor - and new best friend - Honey Wheeler. A rich girl who enjoys the finer things in life - such as swimming in the cool lake everyday, and solving intrepid mysteries that even the police can't find clues to. Which is why, when the two pals decide to visit an old gatehouse on Honey's property that is covered with vines, and hidden by bushy trees, the two girls are hoping that they will stumble upon a mysterious secret. One that will have them putting their thinking caps on. Lucky for them, the long-abandoned gatehouse in the woods holds just that. For, when the two girls enter the secret hideaway, they discover a very large, very shiny diamond wedged between the floorboards. Now, the two girls, accompanied by Trixie's brothers Mart and Brian, and Honey's newly adopted step-brother, Jim, have begun searching for clues to discover whether there are a ring of jewel thieves hiding out right here in Sleepyside. However, all fingers seem to point to Honey's new chauffeur, Dick, who seems to have a quick temper, a penchant for bruises, and a dislike for all things work-related. Unfortunately, proving the truth is turning out to be much more difficult than the two pals could have ever imagined, and if the culprit isn't caught soon, everyone could soon be in more danger than they ever would have thought.
Trixie Belden is the answer to a girls prayers. She's a brazen, brave, outspoken, feisty character, whose penchant for digging up trouble, and sticking her nose where it doesn't belong is enjoyable to read about, whether you're young or old. The adventures that she discovers with her pal Honey, as well as her bossy brothers truly bring the story to life, and make the reader feel as if they are accompanying Trixie on her hot and sticky sleuthing missions. These books may have been written over 30 years ago, but even in the year 2006, this series stays strong, and gives readers - whether male or female - a wonderful, independent outlook on Trixie's life, and truly show how the world has changed over the years. The ideal mystery series for your very own amateur detective!
Erika Sorocco Freelance Reviewer
A rollicking adventure! August 28, 2003 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Trixie Belden and Honey Wheeler find a diamond in the abandoned gatehouse at the edge of the Wheelers' 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 from the 1960s with covers illustrated by Paul Frame, but for this one, check out the 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."
My Favorite in a Favorite Series August 7, 2003 4 out of 5 found this review helpful
When Trixie and Honey go to explore the abandoned gatehouse on Honey's property, they find a diamond pressed into the dirt floor. How did it get there? Is there a gang of thieves in the area? Or did someone bury treasure there long ago? The girls are determined to find out. And with the help of Jim and Trixie's brothers Mart and Brian, they just might.
This is easily my favorite book in the series, and I love the entire series. While the mystery plot itself is a little easy to figure out, finding out how Trixie is going to prove it keeps you turning pages. But for me, the best part of this book was character and setting. Trixie, her family and friends, and their surroundings seem so real when reading this book. And the fun and friendship they share has always made me want to be part of the group.
Julie Campbell must be given credit for the wonderful way she handles the introduction. A lot happened in the first two books, and new readers will need some of that information to understand character relationships. She does it in an entertaining way that makes it seem part of the story. She also finally introduces Brian and Mart (they've only been mentioned previously) and the new friends form the "Bob Whites of the Glen" in this book. Frankly, I consider this the last foundational book, even though we still have two more main characters to meet.
I've gone back to this book and reread it so many times, I practically have parts memorized. I'm so thrilled to see Random House reprinting the series so that a whole new generation can share the adventures of Trixie and her friends.
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