Trixie Belden

Beatrix "Trixie" Belden is the main character of the Trixie Belden Series.

## Appearance

Trixie is described as a short girl, with slightly tanned skin and a splattering of freckles. She has blue eyes, and sandy blond hair that is cut in a short, wavy bob. Trixie is most often found wearing simple shirts and dungarees.

## Personality

Trixie is a determined girl. She is loyal to those she care for, deeply so, and can be stubborn when things don't go her way. However, she is not selfish, and often reminds herself to think of other first. She is often shown being charitable to those in need. She does have a quick temper, but it is easily cooled in most cases.

Trixie is very headstrong when it comes to mysteries. The other Bob-Whites often warn and advise her, but know that she will go where she likes regardless of common sense. Trixie "often has her own sense of logic that she convinces Honey is correct" which can get them, and the rest of the Bob-Whites, into dangerous situation.

Trixie often has strong, usually correct, hunches. She doesn't like to be told she is wrong. However, although she is a good sleuth, Trixie's own view of the world can sometimes cloud her judgment.

She loves solving mysteries and horseback riding, which she was taught by Regan and Honey. She is an average student who struggles with school, specifically math. She hates chores and often complains when made to do them. She also

Trixie appears to be very self-confident, but she is insecure about her tom-boyish appearance. She is often insecure of other girls she deems more beautiful than her.

## Relationships

### Family

#### Brian Belden

Brian is Trixie's eldest brother. He often gives her advice and serves as a conscious for her.

#### Mart Belden

Mart is Trixie's youngest elder brother. He often teases Trixie, and due to their similar appearances they are often called "twins."

#### Bobby Belden

Bobby is Trixie's youngest brother. He annoys her from time to time, but she does care for him and looks out for him. She is paid to help around Crabapple Farm and look after him.

#### Helen and Peter Belden

Trixie's parents are Helen and Peter. They are supportive parents. Trixie is closest to her mother, often helping her out around the house, going to her for advice, and begging her to cook delicious food.

#### Aunt Alicia

Trixie has received a large number of presents from this never seen aunt, including a sewing basket, pearl necklace, and a sweater.

### Bobwhites of the Glen

#### Honey Wheeler

Honey is Trixie's best friend. The two of them are inseparable and often solve mysteries together. They plan to start a detective agency together in the future.

#### Jim Frayne

Trixie has a special affection for Jim Frayne. She "wears an identification bracelet he gave her, but finds it hard to admit to herself that she has feelings beyond friendship for him, although it is obvious to everyone else that he returns this affection." The two easily spark each other's tempers, especially when Jim doubts her hunches, but she still cares for him deeply and looks to him for advice.

#### Dan Mangan and Diana Lynch

Trixie is also good friends with Dan and Diana, although she is not as close with either. She is sometimes jealous of Di's good looks.

### Pets

#### Susie

Trixie often rides Miss Trask's mare Susie.

### Other

#### Mr Lytell

This nosy storekeeper doesn't like Trixie very much.

#### Amy Morrisey

She is a student talented in pottery who is in Trixie's English class.

#### Sergeant Molison

A local police officer who is often annoyed with Trixie's detective work.

## Trivia

* Trixie is often referred to as "a schoolgirl shamus" by Jim and Sgt. Molinson.
* Trixie often reads "Lucy Radcliffe" mystery novels.
* She has a college fund in bank consisting of $59.72.
* Trixie's new bathing suit cost her $10.00.
* She loves onions and strawberry pop.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Trixie." Trixie-belden.com. N.d. Retrieved April 4, 2021 from http://www.trixie-belden.com/chars/trixie.htm
2. ↑ Find the whole list here! https://trixiebeldentidbits.weebly.com/page-2.html
3. ↑ The Red Trailer Mystery, pg 63 and The Mystery of the Galloping Ghost, pg 58
4. ↑ The Secret of the Mansion, pg 129
5. ↑ The Mystery of the Ghostly Galleon, pg 28
6. ↑ The Mystery on Cobbett's Island, pg 18
7. ↑ The Mystery on Cobbett's Island, pg 22
8. ↑ The Gatehouse Mystery, pg 72 and The Mystery of the Missing Millionaire, pg 26