Random House Editions

In the early 21st Century, Random House bought Golden Books and in 2002 decided to breathe new life into the Trixie Belden series.  With ex-Golden Books editor, Jennifer Dussling, at the helm, the original books were reproduced faithful to the first editions with brand new covers.

Random House will be publishing books 5-9 in 2004 as well as releasing the first three books on audio tape.  In 2005, books 10-15 are scheduled for release.  Visit the Random House site for the latest publication dates.

1.    The Secret of the Mansion           
2.    The Red Trailer Mystery             
3.    The Gatehouse Mystery              
4.    The Mysterious Visitor               
5.    The Mystery off Glen Road

6.    The Mystery in Arizona
7.    The Mysterious Code
8.    The Black Jacket Mystery
9.    The Happy Valley Mystery

10.  The Marshland Mystery
11.  The Mystery at Bob-White Cave
12.  The Mystery of the Blinking Eye
13.  The Mystery on Cobbett's Island

14.  The Mystery of the Emeralds

More information about the release of these books and interviews with the editor can be found at In the news.

The information provided here covers the books from my own collection and is not representative of all the books produced at this time.

A library edition of these books were also published with the only visible difference being a textured, matt cover rather than a glossy one.

 

Trixie Belden and the Secret of the Mansion

The Secret of the Mansion Random House edition

 

Author :                        Published :                     Extent:                Spine No. :
Julie Campbell            2003                                  272 pages           NA

Cover illustrations by Michael Koelsch and internal illustrations by Mary Stevens.

Unique features:   
Published on June 24, 2003.
Original illustrations from the dust jacket edition by Mary Stevens.
Actual size of the book is larger than previous editions and illustrations look strange at such a large size.
The imprint page recognises that the book was originally published by Golden Books in 1948.
Only the illustrator, Michael Koelsch holds a 2003 copyright.
End pages feature an advertisement for books 3 and 4, reading "Julie Campbell's Beloved Girl Detective is Back!"

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Trixie Belden and the Red Trailer Mystery

The Red Trailer Mystery Random House Edition

 

Author :                        Published :                     Extent:                Spine No. : Julie Campbell            2003                                  272 pages           NA

Cover illustrations by Michael Koelsch and internal illustrations by Mary Stevens.

Unique features:   
Published on June 24, 2003.
Original illustrations from the dust jacket edition by Mary Stevens.
The imprint page recognises that the book was originally published by Golden Books in 1950.
Only the illustrator, Michael Koelsch holds a 2003 copyright.
End pages feature an advertisement for books 3 and 4, reading "Julie Campbell's Beloved Girl Detective is Back!"

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Trixie Belden and the Gatehouse Mystery

The Gatehouse Mystery Random House Edition

 

Author :                        Published :                     Extent:                Spine No. :
Julie Campbell            2003                                  276 pages           NA

Cover illustrations by Michael Koelsch and internal illustrations by Mary Stevens.

Unique features:   
Published on July 22, 2003.
Original illustrations from the dust jacket edition by Mary Stevens.  However, this book doesn't have the illustrated end pages of the previous two books.
The imprint page recognises that the book was originally published by Golden Books in 1951.  It also carries the disclaimer: This is a reissue edition of a book that was originally published in 1951.  While some words have been changed to regularize spelling within the book and between books in the series, the text has not been updated to reflect current attitudes and beliefs.
Interestingly, Julie Campbell's date are listed 1908 - .  In the first two books, her date of death is listed as 1999.
Only the illustrator, Michael Koelsch holds a 2003 copyright.
The end pages are blank.

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Trixie Belden and the Mysterious Visitor

The Mysterious Visitor Random House edition

 

Author :                        Published :                     Extent:                Spine No. :
Julie Campbell            2003                                  276 pages           NA

Cover illustrations by Michael Koelsch and internal illustrations by Mary Stevens.

Unique features:   
Published on August 26, 2003.
Original illustrations from the first edition by Mary Stevens.  This book has the illustrated illustrated border end pages.
The imprint page recognises that the book was originally published by Golden Books in 1954.  It also carries the disclaimer: This is a reissue edition of a book that was originally published in 1954.  While some words have been changed to regularize spelling within the book and between books in the series, the text has not been updated to reflect current attitudes and beliefs.
Interestingly, Julie Campbell's date are listed 1908 - .  In the first two books, her date of death is listed as 1999.
Only the illustrator, Michael Koelsch holds a 2003 copyright.
The story is followed by 5 blank pages, the two bordered pages and then another 4 blank pages.

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Trixie Belden and the Mystery off Glen Road

The Mystery off Glen Road Random House edition

 

Author :                        Published :                     Extent:                Spine No. :
Julie Campbell            2004                                  276 pages           NA

Cover illustrations by Michael Koelsch and internal illustrations by Mary Stevens.

Unique features:   
Published on March 23, 2004.
Original illustrations from the first edition by Mary Stevens. 
This book has the snapshot end pages.
The imprint page recognises that the book was originally published by Golden Books in 1956.  It also carries the disclaimer: This is a reissue edition of a book that was originally published in 1956.  While some words have been changed to regularize spelling within the book and between books in the series, the text has not been updated to reflect current attitudes and beliefs.
Only the illustrator, Michael Koelsch holds a 2004 copyright.
The end pages contain an advertisement and pictures of the first eight books of the series.

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Trixie Belden and the Mystery in Arizona


 

Publication date :  May 25, 2004    

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Trixie Belden and the Mysterious Code

 

Publication dateMay 25, 2004

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Trixie Belden and the Black Jacket Mystery

 

Publication dateJuly 27, 2004

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Trixie Belden and the Happy Valley Mystery


 

Publication date :  September 28, 2004

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Trixie Belden and the Marshland Mystery


 

Publication date :  January 25, 2005

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Trixie Belden and the Mystery at Bob-White Cave


 

Publication date :  March 22, 2005

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Trixie Belden and the Mystery of the Blinking Eye


 

Publication date :  May 24th, 2005

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Trixie Belden and the Mystery on Cobbett's Island


 

Publication date :  July 26th, 2005

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Trixie Belden and the Mystery of the Emeralds


 

Publication date :  January 24th, 2006

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