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Mystery in Arizona

Mystery in Arizona

Children's BooksMystery
Pages
260
Published
1958
Language
English

Synopsis

Trixie Belden and her friends are off to a dude ranch in Arizona for their winter vacation. While there's plenty of fun to be had with horseback riding and swimming, Trixie is secretly hoping for a real mystery to solve. Join the Bob-Whites as they explore the sunny landscape and perhaps stumble upon an adventure.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

LightheartedAdventurousCozy
Quest

Genres

Children's Books Mystery Young Adult Adventure

About the author

J
Julie Campbell

Julie Campbell was born on 1June 1908 in Flushing, New York, USA. She was the daugther of Julia deFres (Sample) and Archibald Campbell, an Army Officer. She travelled widely during her childhood and, at the age of eight, won her first short story contest while living in Hawaii. On 30 march 1933, she married Charles Tatham Jr. The marriage worked together on many magazine stories and articles. She had her own literary agency in the 1940s when Western Publishing invited literary agents to fin...

Characters

Trixie BeldenProtagonist
Di LynchSupporting
All characters in Mystery in Arizona

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Mystery in Arizona a standalone story?

    This book is the eighth installment in the Trixie Belden series, and while each mystery is self-contained, reading the earlier books provides a richer understanding of the characters' relationships and ongoing developments.

  • Does this book feature any real Arizona locations?

    The setting of a dude ranch in Arizona is fictionalized, but it draws inspiration from the popular mid-century trend of Western-themed vacations, reflecting the era's fascination with the American Southwest.

  • How does this book compare to earlier Trixie Belden mysteries?

    Mystery in Arizona maintains the series' characteristic blend of adventure and friendship, but it notably shifts the setting away from the familiar Sleepyside, offering a fresh backdrop for the Bob-Whites' sleuthing.