4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, but...., April 5 2010
By Esther E Anderson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Trixie Belden and the Marshland Mystery (Hardcover)
The book I ordered was in great shape, other than there was some damage to the binding that was never mentioned in the description. It would have been helpful if that would have been included. Other than that I was very happy with the condition of the book. It arrived pretty quickly which was nice! Glad to have this book, so that my set is complete!
4.0 out of 5 stars
And her little dog Mister Poo too!, Sep 5 2003
By Ellen Etc. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Trixie Belden and the Marshland Mystery (Hardcover)
A little violin protegy comes to Sleepyside with her mean old aunt to perform as a guest artist with the symphony. (She's so spoiled, Bobby could take Brat Lessons from her.) Meanwhile, the Bob-Whites are putting together a collection of herbs and flowers from nearby Martin's Marsh, where pirate treasure is rumored to be hidden. A mysterious recluse lives at the edge of the marsh, and paths converge, as they are wont to do, the famous child violinist dogging Trixie and Honey's steps with a persistence that reminds one of the Schoolgirl Shamus herself.
The author was clearly tiring by the end of the story, and what could have been a dramatic rescue is told almost in summary. But there is mystery and history to be discovered in this book, and its fast pace makes up for this undeveloped scene. It does make the reader aware of how pleasant normal life can be compared with the burdens of fame, especially for child performers.