This book continues with the mystery at the end of the previous book. Jim's run away, and Trixie, Honey, and Mrs. Trask are traveling upstate to look for him. Of course, they encounter mysteries along with the way and help the police solve a crime.

As an adult, I see the problematic aspects of the texts. Adults can talk with children about these aspects.

Some of the language was changed in this reprinting, to make it fit more with today's youth. I am sure that those children who are drawn to adventures, mysteries, farms, and old-fashioned books will enjoy this and the other books in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC! This brought back so many delightful memories.

🐴🧙‍Trixie Belden and the Red Trailer Mystery 🧙‍🐴

When I heard this series was making a comeback, I was so excited! The Trixie Belden series is a mystery series first published between 1948 and 1986. It is perfect for those who love mysteries, especially Nancy Drew. I predict the new cover art will be visually appealing to middle grade readers. As I was reading this for review, I found myself wishing that the text had been edited to be updated as well. I’m worried today’s young readers might be turned off by the outdated text. For example, Trixie is going on an adventure with a friend and her governess. I, personally, do not know many young readers who know what a governess is. In addition, just in the first chapter there are phrases like, “…she has already phoned Honey’s parents…,” “I can get Mrs. Green out from the village to keep house for me,” “…yanking clothes out of her bureau drawers…,” “…leaving everything helter-skelter…,” and “I think every girl, no matter what her position, should learn how to cook and keep house.” I think these are things that could certainly be pre-taught or quickly explained, but with so many outdated words and phrases at the beginning, I’m just not sure if many of today’s youth will continue reading this one independently if they have to stop frequently for clarification.

💭In summary, a lovely mystery from simpler times that I truly hope makes a comeback, but I am skeptical.

🥰Thank you to Random House Children’s and NetGalley for this gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Trixie Belden mysteries are a bit of a time capsule, and would be perfect for fans of the original Nancy Drew mysteries. I thought the second book in the series had a better developed mystery than the first book did. Some of the events were improbable or cartoonish, but it was fun to read and felt very immersive, as if I were on the camping trip as well.

I think this would be enjoyable for middle grades readers to listen to as an audiobook. I recommend the series for schools and libraries.

Trixie and Honey, under the supervision of Miss Trask, take off in a motor home to try to find Jim to let him know that he has inherited his great-uncle's estate and will be having a new guardian.

But before they find him, they deal with a strange family in a red trailer, a couple of men who are stealing trailers and looting them, and normal kid stuff like losing and finding their dogs.

This story about much more innocent times was also a sweet story of friendship and family. They do assist in uncovering a few mysteries while and being in dangerous situations. Young mystery fans will enjoy meeting Trixie and her mystery-solving family and friends.

"The Red Trailer Mystery" is the second in the Trixie Belden middle grade mystery series, originally published in 1950. This edition has an updated illustrated cover. A mystery series in the vein of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, Trixie is a headstrong young teen who throws herself into soving mysteries. When Trixie and Honey's friend Jim left to go find work at a boys' camp (to escape being taken back by his mean and abusive stepfather), he didn't know that he would inherit half of a million dollars and have his stepfather's custody removed). Trixie and Honey decide to find Jim to let him know how things have changed. They go on a road trip with Honey's governess and stumble upon some mysteries while looking for Jim. The book is dated, but should still do well with readers who enjoy Nancy Drew and other older middle grade fiction, like Ramona and Beezus or Henry Huggins. This entry in the series has more mystery than the first and will keep readers wondering what is going on. A suggested additional purchase where Nancy Drew books are still popular.