Trixie Belden Books in Order
Find the Trixie Belden books in order, following the young detective and her Bob-White friends through Sleepyside mysteries and adventures away from home.
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Trixie Belden books in publication order
39 books
The Secret of the Mansion
by Julie Campbell
1948
Trixie Belden's dull summer changes when Honey Wheeler moves nearby and becomes her friend. A stranger inside their hospitalized neighbor's rundown mansion draws the girls into investigating rumors of a fortune hidden somewhere on the property.
The Red Trailer / Caravan Mystery
by Julie Campbell
1950
Trixie and Honey set out to find runaway Jim and tell him about his inheritance. Their road trip becomes complicated by campervan burglaries and another missing youngster, drawing them into a dangerous investigation among travelers.
The Gatehouse Mystery
by Julie Campbell
1951
While exploring an abandoned gatehouse, Trixie and Honey discover a diamond in the dirt. Convinced a thief is nearby, they investigate new workers at Honey's home as their plans for a detective headquarters become a real case.
The Mysterious Visitor
by Julie Campbell
1954
Trixie and Honey befriend Diana Lynch, whose newly wealthy family has welcomed a supposedly long-lost uncle. Trixie suspects the visitor is an impostor, but convincing her friends requires evidence that may put them in danger.
The Mystery Off Glen Road
by Julie Campbell
1956
A storm destroys the Bob-Whites' clubhouse, sending Trixie and her friends to work on the Wheelers' game preserve to fund repairs. Their money-raising efforts become dangerous when Trixie picks up the trail of a poacher.
The Mystery in Arizona
by Julie Campbell
1958
Di Lynch's uncle invites the Bob-Whites to his Arizona dude ranch for winter vacation. Amid horseback riding and other holiday activities, Trixie remains eager for another case, turning her attention toward the mysteries of their new surroundings.
The Black Jacket Mystery
by Kathryn Kenny
1961
A tough city boy arrives in Sleepyside wearing a black leather jacket and cowboy boots. Trixie distrusts Dan Mangan immediately, and his connection to Regan and Mr. Maypenny leaves her determined to investigate his arrival.
The Mysterious Code
by Kathryn Kenny
1961
Threatened with losing their club, the Bob-Whites organize a charity antique show to demonstrate their usefulness. While gathering items, Trixie encounters thieves and a puzzling code, giving their community project an unexpected and dangerous complication.
The Happy Valley Mystery
by Kathryn Kenny
1962
During spring break at Uncle Andrew's Iowa farm, Trixie learns that sheep have been disappearing. Suspecting thieves, she follows clues toward strange lights in Walnut Woods, turning the Bob-Whites' country visit into another investigation.
The Marshland Mystery
by Kathryn Kenny
1962
Trixie and Honey head to Martin's Marsh to gather plants for school, but a visiting child insists on accompanying them. A burned-out house and rumors of Captain Kidd's treasure complicate their plans for a quiet expedition.
The Mystery at Bob-White Cave
by Kathryn Kenny
1963
Visiting Uncle Andrew in the Ozarks, Trixie decides to search nearby caves for rare fish that could earn a magazine's reward. Dark passages, wildlife, and suggestions of a ghost challenge her determination to complete the hunt.
The Mystery of the Blinking Eye
by Kathryn Kenny
1963
An impulsively purchased Incan idol and a fortune-teller's strange verse intrigue Trixie during a New York visit. When mysterious men pursue the Bob-Whites and try to reclaim the idol, sightseeing gives way to a dangerous puzzle.
The Mystery on Cobbett's Island
by Kathryn Kenny
1964
On vacation with the Bob-Whites, Trixie discovers an old letter containing clues to a hidden fortune. Sailing and island exploration become part of the search as she tries to understand where the writer's mysterious directions lead.
The Mystery of the Emeralds
by Kathryn Kenny
1965
Clues to a century-old mystery send Trixie toward a ruined plantation near Williamsburg. Rumors place a cursed emerald necklace in a secret passage, but locating it requires unraveling the Sunderland family's history and the property's hidden past.
The Mystery on the Mississippi
by Kathryn Kenny
1965
Trixie finds unusual papers in a motel wastebasket while visiting St. Louis with the Bob-Whites. A stranger's determination to recover them turns their trip into a dangerous investigation, despite warnings to leave the matter alone.
The Mystery of the Missing Heiress
by Kathryn Kenny
1970
Jim's newly discovered cousin arrives to claim an inheritance just as an unidentified accident victim loses her memory. Trixie tries to help the injured woman recover her identity while puzzling over the heiress's increasingly suspicious behavior.
The Mystery of the Phantom Grasshopper
by Kathryn Kenny
1977
Sleepyside's beloved grasshopper weather vane vanishes after a storm, upsetting Trixie and prompting a search. A newcomer's involvement and Bobby's secret add complications as she tries to recover Hoppy and make sense of the disappearance.
The Mystery of the Uninvited Guest
by Kathryn Kenny
1977
Wedding preparations are disrupted by the arrival of Trixie's unwelcome cousin Hallie and a series of disappearing objects. Forced to accept Hallie's help, Trixie must control her temper while investigating strange behavior among friends and family.
The Secret Of The Unseen Treasure
by Kathryn Kenny
1977
The Bob-Whites interrupt an apparent attempt to burn a neighbor's shed at the start of summer. Trixie suspects someone is sabotaging the struggling widow's flower farm and investigates who wants to force her out and why.
The Mystery at Mead's Mountain
by Kathryn Kenny
1978
The Bob-Whites visit a ski resort to assess its appeal for Mr. Wheeler. A missing watch, unexplained outages, and ominous messages soon distract Trixie from the assignment, turning a mountain holiday into a threatening mystery.
The Mystery of the Castaway Children
by Kathryn Kenny
1978
A baby found in the Belden family's doghouse launches a search for his parents. Questions about an older missing brother and disturbing ransom notes draw Trixie and Honey into a case where vulnerable children need their help.
The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road
by Kathryn Kenny
1978
The Bob-Whites arrange a bikeathon to help their school's art department, but opposition and threats endanger the event. Trixie's discovery of counterfeit currency adds another puzzle as she tries to identify who wants the fundraiser stopped.
The Hudson River Mystery
by Kathryn Kenny
1979
Trixie's report of a shark in the Hudson River meets disbelief, while Brian's sudden poisoning creates another urgent concern. She and Honey investigate the river's mysteries and suspicious connections, struggling to separate evidence from their own assumptions.
The Mystery at Saratoga
by Kathryn Kenny
1979
Regan leaves Sleepyside without explaining where he is going, alarming Trixie and Honey. Learning of an old accusation involving a drugged racehorse, they follow him to Saratoga and attempt to help uncover the truth about his past.
The Mystery of the Ghostly Galleon
by Kathryn Kenny
1979
The Bob-Whites accompany Miss Trask to her family's inn, where a legendary ghost ship is said to foretell trouble. Its appearance and her brother's disappearance create a mystery that threatens both the family and the business.
The Mystery of the Headless Horseman
by Kathryn Kenny
1979
Di's butler disappears before a fundraising bazaar, and his explanation after being found troubles Trixie. A missing vase and a phantom rider lead her deeper into Sleepyside Hollow, straining friendships as she searches for answers.
The Mystery of the Queen's Necklace
by Kathryn Kenny
1979
A trip to England to investigate Honey's family history and inherited necklace becomes unsettling when a pickpocket repeatedly appears nearby. Trixie's doubts about their guide and the persistent stranger complicate the friends' travels through London and beyond.
The Sasquatch Mystery
by Kathryn Kenny
1979
The Bob-Whites join the Belden cousins for an Idaho camping trip and encounter what appears to be a sasquatch. When the mysterious creature seems connected to violence, their outdoor adventure becomes an investigation into a frightening legend.
The Mystery at Maypenny's
by Kathryn Kenny
1980
A proposed industrial expansion into the game preserve divides Sleepyside and the Bob-Whites. Mr. Maypenny's visiting nephew and strange incidents on the land draw Trixie and Honey into an investigation complicated by loyalty and opposing interests.
The Mystery of the Midnight Marauder
by Kathryn Kenny
1980
Vandalism at school and elsewhere in Sleepyside casts suspicion on Mart Belden. With her brother behaving strangely and hostility toward teenagers mounting, Trixie must identify the person calling himself the Midnight Marauder and clear Mart's name.
The Mystery Of The Missing Millionaire
by Kathryn Kenny
1980
A wallet found on Glen Road links Trixie and Honey to a missing millionaire and his distressed daughter. Working alongside a private investigator excites Trixie, but jealousy and doubts about Laura Ramsey complicate her judgment.
The Mystery Of The Vanishing Victim
by Kathryn Kenny
1980
A stranger helping the Bob-Whites with a donated antique car is struck by a van and loses his memory. When he disappears and the car is vandalized, Trixie investigates the connection and tries to protect him.
The Mystery of the Velvet Gown
by Kathryn Kenny
1980
Rare costumes arrive for the school play, but Trixie suspects the new drama teacher and her fiancé are concealing something. A kidnapping and troubling behavior complicate rehearsals as she and Honey investigate while protecting Di.
The Mystery of Whispering Witch
by Kathryn Kenny
1980
Trixie and Honey befriend a girl living in a mansion rumored to be haunted by a witch. After witnessing eerie events, they learn their friend believes herself possessed, and Trixie resolves to uncover the truth behind her fears.
The Mystery of the Antique Doll
by Kathryn Kenny
1984
Trixie and Honey agree to collect a fragile antique doll in Paris for a mysterious dealer. Questions about the shop and a stranger following them in Sleepyside lead Trixie toward an investigation involving possible counterfeiting.
The Mystery of the Memorial Day Fire
by Kathryn Kenny
1984
A warehouse explosion interrupts Sleepyside's Memorial Day festivities and brings suspicion onto Nick Roberts's father. Trixie investigates the fire and a reporter's unusual interest, hoping to uncover the truth before further danger reaches the town.
The Indian Burial Ground Mystery
by Kathryn Kenny
1985
An archaeological dig on the Wheelers' game preserve excites Trixie and Honey, but a student's interest in buried treasure worries her. Nearby burglaries and frightening incidents deepen suspicion as the Bob-Whites investigate conflicting clues.
The Pet Show Mystery
by Kathryn Kenny
1985
Trixie and the Bob-Whites organize a pet show to raise funds for hungry game birds. Suspected sabotage threatens their charitable plans, forcing Trixie to investigate who wants the event to fail while keeping the fundraiser on course.
The Mystery of the Galloping Ghost
by Kathryn Kenny
1986
Trixie and Honey visit a Minnesota horse ranch, where reports of a legendary ghost attract their attention. The disappearance of an Arabian horse gives them another urgent puzzle to investigate amid their vacation and the unsettling sightings.
Where to start with Trixie Belden
Begin with Trixie’s first cases: The Secret of the Mansion → The Red Trailer / Caravan Mystery → The Gatehouse Mystery
For a missing friend and a road trip: The Red Trailer / Caravan Mystery
For a hidden jewel: The Gatehouse Mystery
For a suspicious family visitor: The Mysterious Visitor
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