Reviews

The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell

dlberglund's review against another edition

My mom read this series as a kid in the 50s, and I read this as a kid in the 80s. I wanted to read it as an adult to see if it held up. It's so innocent- all full of "golly gee" and "shucks, Mom, I'm sorry". it's also full of adventures- with horseback rides, snake scares, and the main mystery involving a runaway and a possible hidden fortune. It just exists in a time of its own. It's worth the read for an outspoken, free thinking tomboy of a main character.

kimreadsthings's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

Super super cute, old fashioned "mystery." Join our readalong discussion at The Midnight Garden!

bibliophile24's review against another edition

3.0

I loved Trixie Belden books when I was 12. She was less 'perfect' than Nancy Drew!
Sadly, I 'outgrew' them before I had read too many, so I've read way more Nancy Drew than Trixie Belden, and now you can't find poor Trixie anymore. :( Fond memories, though!

arnoldad1's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

faithlikeabes's review against another edition

4.0

Loved these in jr high. Read this one again out of sentimentality. Maybe not as good as it was when I was a kid, but if I had a young daughter or granddaughter, I might buy a box set as a gift in hopes that she would become a reader.

eloise__'s review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical content

Moderate: Child abuse and Ableism

Minor: Death of parent

iwearmyheartonmyface's review against another edition

4.0

I love rereading books that were my childhood favorites.

hoperu's review against another edition

4.0

I know I read this as a kid, but apart from a few scenes (the copperhead!), I didn't remember much of it. I like Trixie and her loving parents, and the mystery/secret, such as it is, is nice and not too scary.

kjonker's review against another edition

5.0

The Trixie Belden series is the first series I ever read! I started them at around age 11.
I'm currently 44 years of age and this whole series is still in my library.
I attribute my love for reading to this series!

annelives's review against another edition

4.0

I LOVE this series. Thanks to my mom, I read this series when I was young. (It was her favorite series too.)