#12 Trixie Belden and The Mystery of the Blinking Eye

Author: Kathryn Kenny (pen name)
Pages: 212
Age Group: 11+
Genre: Mystery, New York, ancient artifacts

Great - headed man, with blinking eye,
A shaded road, a horses cry,
Foreign words for all to hear,
First clue is now so very near.
Watch out for thieves; they're everywhere,
At home, On island, dead beasts lair.
Where shines a beacon across the sky,
Beware, great danger lurks close by.

Thus begins the strange prophecy that launches Trixie, Honey and the rest of the Bob-Whites upon another exciting adventure, in The Mystery of the Blinking Eye.

My Review

Whilst in New York, Trixie Buys this strange, Ugly, Wooden Incan crafted person, from a vintage shop. She thought it was so ugly that she liked it But... little did she know that it had a high value unknown to her. After she brought it thieves were constantly tracking her down and as time ticks on she has a few close scrapes. Another Mystery with Trixie what will she do this time....

Enjoy,

Courtney.  

#11 Trixie Belden and the mystery of Bob-White Cave

Author: Kathryn Kenny (pen name)
Pages: 187
Age Group: 10+
Genre: Mystery, Cave exploring

"What is it, Brian?" Trixie asked.
"Bats. Thousands of them. Gosh!"
The startled bats roared into flight,
circling the cave clockwise and beating
against the Bob-Whites, almost knocking
them down. The girls waved their arms wildly
and ran out of the cave. Slim, pushing the
girls aside, ran ahead of them.
The whirring wings of the frenzied bats
sounded like the roar of an express train...

My Review
I just love Trixie Belden books so much!! In this book the Bob-Whites went to their Uncle Andews Fishing lodge up in the Ozark Mountains for a holiday. When Trixie finds an Article in a fishing magazine about... they all get on board the mission to find this strange creature. Read this awesome book to find out what happens to the Trixie and her fellow Bob- Whites.

You will enjoy this one i'm sure,
As Trixie gets them into another troublesome
mystery.
Courtney

#10 Trixie Belden and the marshland mystery

Author: Kathryn Kenny (pen Name)
Pages: 212
Age group: 11+
Genre: Mystery, Adventure,

When Trixie and Honey go searching for plant specimens to replace their teachers damaged prized plant collection they not only find the many types of plants but also stumble across a mysterious cottage and a troublesome kidnapping or more like a runaway violinist! In this exciting 10nth novel in the Trixie Belden Series another mystery unravels and a new adventure begins.

My Review
What a fabulous book! Every book I have read in the Trixie Belden series has been Fantastic!! I rate this book 9 out 10.I haven't got a bad word to say about this book or any in the series! BUT...I am warning you now...DON'T READ THE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HOOKED INTO READING THEM ALL!!(You may not but i am just warning you in case!) Hope you enjoy this one as much as i did!!

Also I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a safe holidays!!
♥ Courtney

#1 Kit Hunter, Show jumper

Author: Peter Grey
Pages: 184
Age Group: 10+
Genre: Horses, Mystery, Adventure
First published: 1959
The wild one strangely enough doesn't have a blurb so.. i guess i will have to explain!

My Review

When Kit Hunters parents die she is left to fend for herself. Yet her 'Uncle Richard' (not really her uncle but that's what she calls him) invites her to come and stay at his farm out on the moor grange. She used to love staying there when she was younger so quickly took up the offer. When Kit finds out that Uncle Richard is struggling for money she is quickly on the scent and is sniffing down suspects. Whilst Kit and Mary (the stable hand at the farm) in the middle of the mystery they find out about a strange horse which doesn't seem to belong in the wilderness. Is this The Wild One?? Will they be able to save Moor Grange in time???

This book was absolutely thrilling, loved every bit of it!
I am on the lookout for the rest of the books in this series as I loved reading them so much!!
keep reading,
Courtney the book worm ☺ 

#9 Trixie Belden and the Happy valley mystery

Author: Kathryn Kenny (Pen name)
Pages: 212
Age group: 11-adult (everyone likes Trixie no matter what age!)
Genre: Mystery, Farm life, 

"we'd better get out of here," Jim said. Trixie nodded, unable to say anything. A rush and a roar of water followed the collapse of the bridge. About fifty or seventy-five feet from them, water swirled angrily. Big tree branches floated by out in the current, then the bloated body of a cow, and half a dozen chickens. 
"turn the car around as fast as you can," Honey urged, terrified. "Oh, you can't turn around, Jim! There isn't a road anymore!"

My Review
When the Bob-Whites go to the Beldens uncle's farm they are thrilled! But when Trixie finds out there are some sheep thieves on the loose, she is constantly naming suspects who turn out to be neighbors or people who are definitely not the thieves. So she is the laughing stock of the household! This really upsets her and makes her even more eager to find the real thieves! Will she find out who is stealing her uncles sheep? What is the strange light in the woods near the farm?
Will Trixie find out the answers???

A great book, Hope you are having a good holiday, and enjoying the last few days! Take care,
Courtney

Who stole Kathy Young?

Author: Margaret Goff Clark

Pages: 191

Age Group: 12+

Genre: Mystery, detective

Blurb

"Kathy!" screams Meg, running toward her friend. But it's too late. The van, with Kathy inside, has already disappeared down the road. Who are Kathy's kidnappers? And where have they taken her? 

Meg's investigation leads to an old, abandoned house, and a clue left by Kathy herself! Other clues start adding up, until meg is sure she knows who's really behind the kidnapping. 

But she has to act fast. Can she find Kathy in time?

  My review

Awesome book!! It was a great mystery! It reminded me a little bit of the Hardy boy books. I found it in an Op shop 15cents !! I am a big fan of mystery books and this certainly was very exciting. The two main characters were Kathy & Meg. Kathy had a hearing impairment which made the story quite informative. It was very interesting to learn how it would feel to not be able to hear anything. I rate it... 10 out of 10

Very good storyline and written beautifully!!

Hope you enjoy this amazing mystery!

see you all soon,

Courts

#7 The legend of Annie Murphy

Author: Frank Peretti 

Pages: 151 

Age group: 10+ 

Genre: History, Mystery, Adventure,

In 1885, the Murphy mine struck gold. According to legend, Annie Murphy killed her husband out of greed, but just before she was to be hanged for the murder, she escaped. Now, a hundred years later, there have been sightings of Annie Murphy's "ghost." The Coopers unwittingly become involved in a mystery that finds them caught between the past and the present.

My review

I rate this book 10 out of 10

I loved it!! So fun to read. It is such a exciting book that I'm sure every would like to read!! Although I'm fourteen I still thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is an adventure through the past and the present. 

Will Jay,Lila, Mac and Dr cooper be able to solve the Legend of Annie Murphy?

See you all later,

Courtney

#6 The deadly curse of Toco-Rey

Author: Frank Peretti

Pages:150

Age group: 10+

Genre: Adventure, History, Ancient ruins, Mystery

Lila and Jay Cooper have joined their dad on a mission to the jungles of Central America, where a group of American treasure hunters have already become the victims of the deadly curse of Toco-Rey. Before Dr. Cooper can solve the mystery, his children are kidnapped and his integrity is put to the test. What price will he pay to get his children back? Is the treasure in the burial tomb of Kachi-Tochetin really worth more than gold?
Follow the Coopers as they explore unknown ruins, plunge through dangerous jungles, face hostile natives, and battle ancient evil forces. Will their courage and faith in God bring them through?
My review 

 I rate this book 9 out of 10

The deadly curse of Toco-Rey is the sixth book in the cooper adventure series.

I am reading the seventh book at the moment and I seemed to have whizzed through the book as i am really enjoying it.These books are really exciting and are continuously bringing up the unexpected.  In this book The coopers lives are at risk more than once. They have to find out the secret of the curse and hope they can survive. Will the Coopers find out the truth behind many lies?

 Amazing books, Can't wait to review the cooper series next book.

I will be posting it next week.

See you all soon,

Courtney

#8 Trixie Belden and the mystery of the Black jacket

Author: Kathryn Kenny (Pen name)

Pages: 236

Age Group:11+

Genre: Mystery, Adventure 

Trixie is intrigued by Regan's problems and the sudden appearance of Dan Mangan, a black-jacket wearing city kid who has come to stay with My Maypenny.  Although the Bob-Whites are busy organizing an Ice Carnival to help out their Mexican pen-pals, Trixie is determined to find out why Dan is here and what is troubling Regan.  When Honey's missing watch is pawned and the clubhouse is broken into, the finger points squarely at Dan.  Trixie's dislike of him is evident, but when she and Bobby find themselves in trouble he is the only one who can save them. Will he save them or not???

My Review 

Of course this was a great read!! I was sucked into yet again another fantastic mystery!! In this book there was another character introduced into the story.

Dan Mangan a curious young fellow has moved from the city to stay with his uncle. Trixie as usual assumes that he is related to Mr.Maypenny but when she comes across a few suspicious clues she begins to think otherwise.

Who is Dan related to?? Is he the mysterious thief or not??

A must read book, read it to find out who Dan really is...

hope you are going well and make sure you enjoy your reading,

at the moment I am reading Rivals to the crown it is a very informative read all about Elizabeth and Mary Tudor, I will post a review of it soon.

Take Care,

Courtney:)

Rabbit girl

Author: Mary Arrigan

Pages: 224

Age group: 10+

Genre: war, realistic, animals, history, friendship

When Mallie buys a drawing of a girl with a rabbit, she finds a mystery within the old picture that connects her to two evacuees from the London Blitz.

 My review

Rabbit Girl tells two stories, parallel to each other in alternating chapters. The two main characters are Tony and Mallie. 

 First I'll tell you about Tony as he was born earlier than Mallie.

 Tony

Tonys story was set in the Second World War.He's story begins first in Ireland, then London and then later in the Lake District. 

When young Tony travels to England to be with his father who has found work in London. Tony is at first utterly disappointed as all he wanted was a garden with a hutch and some white rabbits in it.But they are living in a smelly house(room) with no garden. Slowly he adapts to his new life in the city, before having to adapt all over again when the War begins.

 Mallie

Mallie story was set in the present day, and tells of a teenage girl called Mallie Kelly, who lives alone with her mother Sarah. Mallie worries for her mother, who always seems to be losing jobs and her love for her talent, which is drawing and art. Mallie secretly takes a job working at the local pet shop, against her mother's wishes, to get some money and buy her mother a special birthday gift.

This gift turns out to be very special indeed, alongside the romantic matchmaking attempts by Mallie for her mother, ultimately draws together the two strands of the story together.
There is a secret which you may guess at during the story, which is revealed at the end of the story. 

Although Mallie lives in the present day a world so different  from Tony's somehow in the end both worlds are brought together.

An absolutely marvelous book! I loved the comparison between Tony and Mallie's lives.

I recommend this book to everyone.

Enjoy,

Courtney

#7 Trixie Belden and the mysterious Code

Author: Kathryn Kenny

Pages: 233

Age Group: 10+

Genre: Mystery,

Acts of vandalism at the Bobwhites school forces the board of Sleepyside High to crack down on secret clubs, and the Bobwhites are forced to prove their worth by holding an Antique show to raise money for UNICEF.  Preparation for the show uncovers some truly valuable antiques and attracts some unwanted attention, putting the life of Bobby and Trixie in danger. Will their club survive??

 My review

Kathryn Kenny has done a great job of continuing the same characters to the next mystery. As I told you last time the 6th book was Julie Campbells last book. You would think that there would be some noticeable differences in the way it is written but... I can honestly say that I couldn't pick out anything different even the way the characters said things! This was yet again a great mystery. It was a very involved mystery with many intense sections which threatened the lives of a few characters! I just love reading all about the characters as they have come to life in my world!!

Awesome Book!!! from a must read series !!!!

As it's the holidays you should have plenty of time to read... So enjoy
Hope you visit soon...

Courts
The Queen of books!

#6 The Mystery In Arizona

Author: Julie Campbell

Pages: 234

Age group:11+

Genre: Mystery, Arizona, cowboys

 My review

I love Trixie Belden books and can see how they were such a hit in the 1950's & 1960's. Unfortunately they aren't extremely popular in this generation but I want to change that. As usual the Mystery in Arizona was great although this was Julie Campbells last book and people think that she didn't do a very good job of her last two books, I thought they weren't that bad at all, in fact I thought they were just as good as the others.

In this book Trixie, Mat, Brian, Honey, Jim & Di all get invited to fly over to Arizona to spend Christmas at Di's uncle's Dude Ranch. Unfortunately Trixie assumes she won't be allowed to go as she has to study for the half year exams. Since she was failing every subject her mother said she had to study, study, study. When they arrive in Arizona, Di's uncle is flustered because strangely enough all of his staff have left the dude ranch.
What will the Bob-Whites do?? Is Trixie allowed to go??
 Read this awesome book to find out!!! 

Hope you are enjoying this series as only have 8 more books to get before I have the whole series (39 books)!!

see you all soon,

courts

The undercover secret

Author: Colin Thiele

Pages:133

Age group:10+

Genre: realistic, mystery

 Jenny Cox loved the river that flowed past her suburban home. Often she sat on the bank dangling her feet in the water, sometimes meeting her old friend and neighbour, Swampy Marshman, and his friends - enigmatic trio, Hoppy, Fatso and Slim. It was during the Depression of 1930s - Jenny's father was out of work and times were hard for everyone she knew, but in her private world by the river Jenny felt safe and secure. When swampy died unexpectedly, Jenny was suddenly plunged into strange and terrifying experiences. WHO was the  mysterious stranger whom she surprised searching through Swampys house? What was the secret of Swampy's parting gift-two battered old stamp albums that were practically worthless? Why was Jenny chased in a frightening pursuit through the park one night? And worst of all, would her parents really be forced to give up their riverside cottage and be thrown out onto the street? Just when everything seemed to be lost, Jenny discovered the old mans secret...

My Review

The undercover Secret was a exciting read which was very cleverly set out. All of Colin Thiele's Books are set in Australia. This book was located in the heat of Hackney, 10 Min's out of Adelaide.It was great to read a book that shows how Adelaide would have been in the 1930's. It  is a great book suitable for anyone! Every page was leading you towards the 'under cover ' secret. And left you wondering what was going to happen next.

I highly recommend this book and also all of these other Colin Thiele books I have read...

February dragon

Jodie's Journey

Blue Fin

The fire in the Stone

You will defiantly be seeing more of Colin Thiele's books on my blog soon.

Thanks readers, Hope you are enjoying the rest of your holiday and had a great Easter,

Cya soon,

Courts

#4The unsuspecting Gourmet

Author: M.E Rabb

Pages:169

Genre:Mystery & detectives, General
Age:7&8 (12+)

Sophie knows that she's made a big mistake, when she accidentally lets her mother's famous matzo ball soup recipe to Wilda Higgins, the owner of the Petal Diner. After all, she and her sister, Sam are known to the town of Venice, Indiana as two Christian girls whose parents were killed in a car accident, not two Jewish girls who ran away from Queens, New York with their evil stepmother's money. However, Wilda quickly adds some Midwestern touches to the recipe to make it her own, and then enters it into a contest. However, when Wilda wins, and is chosen to appear on Griffin Gateauxs cable television cooking show, she invites Sophie to join her on-screen. Now, Sam must figure out a way to prevent Sophie's face from being broadcast all over the media, or their identities will definitely be blown. But that's the least of their worries, for Wilda and Griffin quickly disappear while touring local dairy farms, and now it's up to Sophie and Sam, along with their Private Investigator boss, Gus, to find Wilda and Griffin before they're both...deceased.

My review

Margo Rabb has a fantastic way of writing her books and makes it feel like everything is happening in real life. When I read her books I seem to read twice as fast as usual and lose track of time! Margo defiantly deserves an award for writing such an amazing series!It is such a shame that this Fabulous series has came to an end.

Case #4 The unsuspecting gourmet was and awesome book!! Case #2 was my favorite book in the series! Actually I loved all the books in this series equally. This is my favorite series along with the Trixie Belden books.

In this book Sophie accidentally shares her mothers delicious Matzo ball soup recipe with Wilda Higgins, the owner of the Petal Diner. Wilda added a few personal touches and then entered it in a contest. Sophie didn't think it wouldn't have a chance of winning But unfortunately... It won!! When Griffin Gateaux's crew appears in the town to start rehearsing the show,The girls have to quickly make up a reasonable excuse to get Sophie out of it or else her face will be plastered all over the Media and their cover will be blown. But they needn't 

worry because Wilda and griffin quickly disappear. Now it's up to Sophie Sam and their Private Investigator Boss, Gus, To find Wilda and Griffin before it's to late.

Hope you enjoy reading these 4 exciting mystery books, if you like these books you will also like reading the Trixie Belden Books!! Enjoy

#3The Venetian police man

Author:M.E.Rabb

Pages:1

Genre:Mystery & Detective, fiction, General

Ages: 7 & 8(12+)

Sophie and Sam thought they knew everything there was to know about Gus Jenkins, the private detective they're working with. But when Gus's life takes a turn for the worse, the girls discover that he has a missing son. They decide that they have to find him. Can they manage to find Gus's son, while keeping their identity and their motives a secret? 

My review

I rate this book 9 out of 10. Terrific book!

In this book the sisters uncover the truth about Gus and find that he has a son called Jack that left home and apparently travelled to Los-vegas to have a career in show biz. Will they ever be able to find Jack amidst the busyness of los-Vegas???

It is sad that there is only one more book of the series to read:(

Margo Said that she will be releasing a new book coming out next year!!

I know it is a long time to wait but... I know that her new book will be awesome!!Enjoy,

Courtney

#2 The Chocolate lover

Author:M.E Rabb

Pages: 192

Genre:Mystery 
Ages: 7 & 8(12+)

When Sophie starts school, she notices a flyer for a lecture featuring Professor Leo Shattenberg. Could this be their grandfather’s missing cousin, believed to be dead since World War II? At the lecture, Sam and Sophie discover that Professor Shattenberg has a missing person of his own—a childhood sweetheart who, like him, had a love of chocolate. Seeing their chance, the girls offer to help the professor find his missing sweetheart—all the time running their own investigation of him.

Will they finally have relatives like normal people?? 
                   My review

I rate this book 10 out of 10!!!!
Case #2 of the Missing Persons series was awesome!It was a great sequel to the first book!You will love it!!

Sophie and Sam have finally settled into Venice, Indianan, and now have a nice group of friends and both have great jobs working alongside Gus, The local detective. When Sophie finds a flyer featuring professor Leo Shattenberg, she thinks they have finally found there grandfathers cousin who apparently died in World War II. After the lecture they found out that Leo was missing his childhood sweetheart Ruth, Who like Leo also loved Chocolate.The girls saw their chance and offered to help.

Will the girls be able to find Leo’s sweet heart?? Or will she remain undiscovered like the girls themselves.

The next book I shall be reading will be....

 

Case #3 The Venitian Police Man

Enjoy your reading

,Court's

#1 The rose queen

Author:M.E.Rabb

Pages:176

Genre:Mystery & Detective, fiction, General

Ages: 7 & 8(12+)

Sophie and Sam Shattenberg are two Jewish sisters from Queens, New York. Both love knishes(Type of pastry pie) and kosher pickles. Both have said I'm wawkin here! to cab drivers and meant it. When the unthinkable happens and their father dies, the girls are devastated. Desperate to get away from their greedy stepmother, they withdraw their fathers money from the bank, pick up fake IDs, and hit the road. All is well until their car breaks down outside of Venice, Indiana, a town so isolated that the mechanic tells them, You could get lost here forever. Which is exactly what they decide to do.... Sam and Sophie arrive in the small town of Venice, decide to stay, and try to blend in. They get jobs, make friends, and practise talking the talk instead of tawking the tawk. Then 16 year old Noelle Mcbride the most popular girl in town,the queen of the upcoming Rose Festival disappears. The sisters were the last people to see her and so become prime suspects. Sophie and Sam realise that they're going to have to find the missing girl themselves if they want to clear their names. Even if their names are fake....

Will the sisters be able to blend in and find the missing girl??

My Review

I rate this book 10 out of 10!!! Awesome book you'll love this amazing series and will enjoy reading a good mystery!In this first book the two sisters have to escape from there evil step mother who wants to separate the girls by sending Sophie to a Canada to a girls boarding school. So Sam decides that they will have to go and live somewhere miles away where their step mother wouldn't find them. When their car breaks down just outside of Venice Indianna, They have to stay there for the week... But they loved the town & people so much that they decide to stay. But when the popular soon to be Queen of the rose festival goes missing... The villagers turn the blame to them... If the sisters can't find Noelle themselves they will have to leave.

I am positive that you will love reading this book every bit as much as I did.

Enjoy your reading,

Courtney

#5Trixie belden and the mystery off glen road

Author: Julie Campbell

Pages:236

Genre:Mystery

After a hurricane hits sleepyside, the Bob whites clubhouse roof gets damaged.They are desperately trying to earn the money to repair it. But bad storms and snow is on the way, If the Club house doesn't get repaired quickly it could be ruined! Brian offers the money he had saved to buy his car, but Trixie and Honey come up with a plan to get the money and keep Brian's car.A diamond ring, a strangely dressed man, a unicycle and a dead deer become elements of a strange mystery that in the end isn't that mysterious. 

My Review 

I rate this book 9 out of 10
This book was a great read, Although most people say it isn't as good as the first 4 books in the Trixie Belden series, I thought it was great just like all of her books! It was Julie Campbell's second last book, before Kathryn Kenny took over writing the rest of the series.

In this book Honeys father had just bought the paddocks along glen road to use as a game reserve.Unfortunately his Game Keeper wasn't very good at his job and got fired leaving the Wheelers without a Game Keeper.

At the time a huge hurricane ripped through Sleepyside partly wrecking the Bob-whites club house roof/wall. They are all broke so the Bob-whites have to earn money quickly before the snow comes.

Could they be the Game Keepers until Mathew(Honeys dad) finds another one? 

Hi all you readers out there.

I would love to hear what you thought 

about the trixie belden series.

Cheers, Courtney

The Door in the Dragon's Throat

Author: Frank E. Peretti

Pages: 125

Genre:Youth/Fiction,Adventure,mystery.

Age Group: 9-13

Two teenagers by the name of Jay and Lila Cooper and their archaeologist father travel to Nepur, a very uninviting land of deserts full of danger. They must search to uncover the truth behind an ancient legend. Locals claim that inside a dark cavern called the Dragon's Throat is a forbidden Door that brings certain death to anyone who tries to open it. Armed with the knowledge that God is more powerful than any legend or curse, Jay & Lila plunge down into the Dragon's Throat, determined to find out what awaits them on the other side of the door. This daring book will have you on the edge of your seat.

 My review
I rate this Book 7 out of 10 (really good)

 This book was a very good book set in the land of the middle east. The Book starts by a very wealthy, greedy, conceited president called Al-Dallam, dreaming about getting richer and richer. He has always wanted to have all of the 'treasure' which he thought was behind the doors in the cavern but no one has been able to open the door to get to this 'treasure'. Finally he discovered the Cooper family who agreed that they would try and open the door in the dragons throat, Even though most of the people that went into the dragons throat never came back alive. This is how the adventure Begins.....

It was a little bit confusing in one or two of the paragraphs but I just re-read the few confusing parts and then I Understood the meaning.

On the Book it says ages 8-12 but I am 13 and I enjoyed reading it and I think that you will too!

The other Books in the series

 

#2Escape from the island of Aquarius

#3The Tombs of Anak

 #4Trapped at the Bottom of the sea

 #5The secret of the desert stone

#6The deadly curse of  Toco-Rey 

#7The Legend of Annie Murphy

#8Mayday at Two Thousand Five Hundred

Although I only have the first three I'm pretty sure that you will enjoy reading this exciting series. 

Thanks again, Courtney

The Island of Aquarius

Author: Frank E. Peretti

Pages:160

Genre:Youth/Fiction,Adventure,mystery

Age Group: 9-13

A cry for help from a sinking island…
A rescue mission leads Jay and Lila Cooper to a doomed South Sea island where nothing is as they expected. Instead of a primitive civilisation, the Coopers encounter a busy colony with a mysterious leader claiming to be Adam Mackenzie, a missionary once presumed dead. To add to the confusion, someone seems to have pushed the island's self-destruct button. Earthquakes and erosion are tearing the island apart, and every moment is precious in the Coopers' search for the real Adam Mackenzie.

My review

I rate this book 7 out of 10(very Good)

This book was really good especially at the end of the book.

Escape from the Island of Aquarius is a novel full of action a stolen identity and mysterious weather. You won't be able to put it down.

The next book I will be reviewing will be the #3 The Tombs of Anak

Enjoy reading this action filled series.

Thanks again, Courtney