Trixie Belden and the Mystery of the Castaway Children

Paperback

Published Sept. 4, 1978 by Golden Pr.

ISBN:
978-0-307-21592-5
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4 stars (1 review)

The Beldens find an abandoned baby inside Reddy's doghouse.

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4 stars

A childhood favorite re-visited.

Is the story as good as I remember? – Yes

What ages would I recommend it too? – Ten and up.

Length? – Most of a day’s read.

Characters? – Memorable, several characters.

Setting? – Real world, pre - computer and pre - cell phone.

Written approximately? – 1978.

Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? – Ready to read more.

Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? Yes. A slight mention of the time frame of the story - as the teens are given far more freedom to come and go as they please than would be safe today. Also, the absence of computers, cell phones.

Short storyline: Trixie Belden is startled when Reddy finds a baby in his doghouse. During the search for the baby's mother they find he has a missing brother and pony. The search leads …

Subjects

  • General
  • Children's 9-12
  • Mystery and detective stories