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Trixie Belden and the Bob-Whites are off to Uncle Andrew’s farm in Iowa for spring break. But things get serious when Uncle Andrew’s sheep start disappearing—he suspects they’re being stolen! Trixie might be new to farming, but she’s an expert at spotting thieves. Soon, she’s following mysterious flickering lights in Walnut Woods, where danger lurks and clues abound.
Readers love seeing Jim pay extra attention to Trixie in this story. Plus, this book introduced one reader to 4-H, inspiring a lifelong love of learning and community service.
Title: Trixie Belden and the Happy Valley Mystery
Author: Kathryn Kenny
Illustrator: Paul Frame
Publication Date: 1962
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 282
Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1 inches
Language: English
Series: Trixie Belden, Book #9
Condition: Yellowed pages and a rip in the spine; all pages remain firmly attached
Genre: Juvenile Mystery / Children’s Literature
Kathryn Kenny was a pseudonym created by Western Publishing House in 1961, after Julie Campbell penned the first six Trixie Belden titles. Different ghostwriters continued the Trixie series under the Kathryn Kenny name, some of whom remain unidentified. Their collective efforts kept Trixie’s adventures alive for young readers everywhere.
This edition is sure to delight fans and collectors alike—especially those who cherish the spunky detective Trixie and her close-knit Bob-Whites.
Whether you’re learning about 4-H for the first time or rooting for Jim and Trixie’s budding friendship, this entry in the series captures the fun, suspense, and camaraderie that make Trixie Belden a timeless favorite.
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