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divadiane's review against another edition
5.0
I first read this book when I was about 9, same as my son. My first Trixie Belden was No. 4, a gift from my aunt. I became a huge fan and read more than 30 of them over the course of about 6 years.
I’ve been keen to read one to my son, hoping he would like it despite the female main character. He did! He was captivated and never wanted me to stop reading. Cliff hanger-y chapters didn’t help!
They read really well out loud, despite the 40s/50s language. A bit old-fashioned, lots of goshes and gollies and swells. But the vocabulary is quite advanced and the themes challenging. The story is gripping and action packed. I’m very pleased that it held up to my recollection of these books. My son definitely wants to continue the series.
I’ve been keen to read one to my son, hoping he would like it despite the female main character. He did! He was captivated and never wanted me to stop reading. Cliff hanger-y chapters didn’t help!
They read really well out loud, despite the 40s/50s language. A bit old-fashioned, lots of goshes and gollies and swells. But the vocabulary is quite advanced and the themes challenging. The story is gripping and action packed. I’m very pleased that it held up to my recollection of these books. My son definitely wants to continue the series.
sar_19's review against another edition
3.0
I was probably 9 when I first read this many summers ago. Just like Nancy Drew, Trixie had a series written about her. Fun nostalgic.
njlbo1's review against another edition
4.0
I was pretty much obsessed with Trixie Belden in late grade school and early jr. high. :)
ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this series as a kid and think that today's kids would still enjoy. Adult me wasn't as charmed by Trixie's antics but overall still a fun read.
hollie313's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
itsgolden's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
one of my favorite book series growing up-- couldn't resist the urge to reread. still love it just as much!
laura_pc's review against another edition
3.0
Loved these books as a kid, and my mom just gave them back to me.
nday's review against another edition
4.0
The first book in the Trixie Belden series. It’s been a long time since I last read these books, so it’s fun to reread these childhood favourites again. I did forget just how old these books are, and considering they were written in the 50’s they still holdup fairly well for the modern reader.
This book launched you nicely into the world of Trixie Belden, and with Trixie, Honey and Jim all getting to know each other, you get to know them as well. This was a pretty classic format for the series, with the discovery of mysterious clues and the uncovering of a mystery as such, but it had a good interesting plot, and only the occasional objectionable comment from characters – they can be a bit of a judgemental lot at times.
This book launched you nicely into the world of Trixie Belden, and with Trixie, Honey and Jim all getting to know each other, you get to know them as well. This was a pretty classic format for the series, with the discovery of mysterious clues and the uncovering of a mystery as such, but it had a good interesting plot, and only the occasional objectionable comment from characters – they can be a bit of a judgemental lot at times.
whatswrongwithgroovin's review against another edition
5.0
It is great book with a lot of adventure.