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A review by divadiane
The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell
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.