The Secret of the Mansion (Trixie Belden, book 1) by Julie Campbell
2.5 stars
Reason for reading: Girl detective story for the Daring Book Challenge
Description: "Trixie’s summer is going to be sooo boring with her two older brothers away at camp. But then a millionaire’s daughter moves into the next-door mansion, an old miser hides a fortune in his decrepit house, and a runaway kid starts hiding out in Sleepyside!"
It was a fine book, full of spunk, friendship and adventures. It's just not really my thing, hence the 2.5 stars. I'm not sorry I read it, though, I think it's good for me to know about such an enduring children's classic. I actually thought it would be a lot more dated than it was, but it wasn't too bad, apart from things like having to call the operator to place a phone call and a few other references. I didn't dislike it, I just didn't have a really strong "wow!" reaction about it. But I can see why people would have it on their childhood faves list. And I'd put it in the hands of a kid at the library today, especially if their parents were looking for good clean reads. I guess I'm just not much of a girl detective girl.
3 comments:
I've always liked detective novels, so I was one of those kids who read all the Trixie Belden mysteries. I've thought about picking one or two of them up at the library to re-read and see what I think as an adult. Glad you tried it out so you'd know who to recommend to.
Terri - They really do seem to have a special place in people's hearts, which is the sign of a wonderful book. I hope a new generation will now get the chance to love 'em, too.
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