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Lisa and Amy are deep into The Mystery on the Mississippi as they discuss the second third of this Trixie Belden book. The BWGs (minus Di) are still in St. Louis and are deep into Trixie’s new mystery. Between important sleuthing matters, the gang also manages to see some sights (sort of).  

Questions? Has Brian forgotten how to be a doctor? What’s up with the Secret Service? Does Mart ever get to see Tom Sawyer country? When did Jim learn how to handle a car like a stunt man? Is it safe to swim alone in the early morning? Per usual, some are answered, some are not.

Plus, Trixie has another traumatic experience, A new friend doesn’t seem so friendly, the black Mercedes is everywhere, the strange chart is starting to make some sense, and the BWGs meet a real “Huckleberry Finn.”

In this week’s ender, it’s back to A Calendar of Parties for another unforgettable social gathering. Lisa time travels back (or forward) to April Fool’s Day for a Crazy Capers Party. 

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It’s time for a new Trixie Belden and The Mystery on the Mississippi  does not disappoint. The BWGs head to St. Louis for their next adventure. Even Dan Mangan gets to tag along on this trip. Trixie & Honey’s case begins almost immediately when they find a briefcase in their motel room. When a man arrives to claim it, Trixie’s radar goes off and another mystery is afoot.

Questions? Why don’t the BWGs fit into Mr. Brandio’s car? Is Jim really capable of driving the group around safely in a strange city? Where are all the steamboats? Can Lisa and Amy actually make it through another songfest?

Plus, Trixie has a traumatic experience, Honey develops an odd attachment to a cook, Mart can’t seem to decide what he wants to do, and everyone knows the same folksongs!

Lisa has a new book for this week’s ender.  Your own Party Book  by Gertrude Crampton gives instructions for a swim party that’ll be hard to forget!

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Lisa and Amy wrap up The Mystery of the Emeralds with an in-depth discussion of the last third of the book. The search for the missing emerald necklace continues when a secret tunnel connecting Green Trees and Rosewood Hall is discovered.

Questions? When did Trixie learn to read blueprints? Will the BWSs ever find out if the necklace is either cursed or charmed? How quick can you by a house in Virginia? Why can’t Jim tell Trixie she’s wonderful?

Plus, timelines are out of whack, Jim doesn’t hold a grudge, Mr. Lynch comes to Neil’s rescue, the BWG “gang” scares Jenkins, Jim saves Trixie, and Di turns 14.

In Lisa’s ender, you’re invited to a “Private Eye” party hosted by your favorite party planners, the Frankels.

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In this week’s episode, Lisa and Amy continue their discussion of The Mystery of the Emeralds. Trixie and the rest of the BWGs are now sleuthing their way around the tiny town of Cliveden, making both friends and enemies along the way.

Could Trixie and Jim’s trip to the cemetery be called a date? After all, they do conveniently end up in a dark mausoleum together… What happens when Trixie remembers to “always look up?” What is the universal way to open a locket? And why don’t Jim and Trixie know this? Would Honey make a better nurse than a detective? And, the most important question, where  are all the flashlights???

Plus, Brian tends to yet another head injury victim, Mart and Di “kinda” flirt, and Lisa gets to call another fight!

In Lisa’s ender, it’s your favorite party planners, the Frankels, and a “Fantasy Party” you won’t forget. 

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Ever wonder how discotheques got started? You'll find out in our third bonus episode! Lisa and Amy discuss questions and topics that came up during the past several episodes. You'll hear interesting information about such things as the history of nightclubs (including some disasters associated with them), how automats worked, and the characteristics of a blue diamond. You'll also learn some fun facts about NYC, including Central Park. Throw in some of Lisa’s "tainted" family history, and you’ve got a full-packed episode. There's no starter and no ender--just content and conversation. Sit back, relax and join us as we tackle these subjects and more.
 
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Lisa and Amy’s favorite book in the Trixie Belden series (so far) is up for review. The Mystery of the Emeralds takes the BWGs (minus Dan Mangan) on yet another summer vacation. If you’ve lost count, this makes four. Just add it to the one earlier in June, along with the two they went on in the future! The destination this time is Williamsburg, Virginia. After Trixie finds a mysterious letter in the attic, the BWGs are drawn back into Civil War history as they search for a hidden emerald necklace. 

Was Crabapple Farm part of the Underground Railroad? Who (or what) is the Queen of the Highways? How will the BWGs finance their trip to Virginia when the club treasury is virtually empty? How did Helen Sunderland marry a man with the same last name? Plus, Bobby can’t talk (again), Mr. Belden gets a personality and Di has a great idea!

It’s all a part of this jam-packed episode, so sit back and read along as the BWGs embark on a new adventure.

In Lisa’s ender, it’s back to the Frankel’s Unusual Party Ideas and Games for a “Chain Reaction Party.” 

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Batten down the hatches for the final part of The Mystery on Cobbett’s Island.  After a successful garden party, Cap finds out he needs a new crew for a practice race the next day. Trixie and Jim volunteer… sailing… sailing… sailing… and the race is over! The secret of the chart is revealed, and the BWGs scour Cobbett’s Island for the treasure. What can be found at Ethel’s Bakery other than jelly donuts? Is the villain, Slim, the same as the bad guy from Bob-White Cave? Wait, has that even happened yet? Will Lisa get to call another fight scene? How is police procedure on the island? There’s a lot of action in this one, so be prepared to get all amped up!

Lisa found a new party book for her ender this time. Find out if a “Three’s a Crowd” party is the next one you’ll want to throw! Also, Lisa and Amy need assistance with figuring out the games for this one, so listen carefully and help them out!

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It’s time for Part 2 of The Mystery on Cobbett’s Island.  On the hunt for buried treasure, the BWGs find a chart with nautical symbols in the Kimball’s gazebo. They set sail with new friends, Peter and Cap, to see if they can find the clues in the surrounding area. 

This episode is full of sailing wisdom, (if you’re into that kind of thing), plus, stinkpots, a real clambake, an old captain with yarns, and, of course, sea chanteys. Even with a fever, Lisa still tries valiantly to understand the complex summer time travel of the BWGs. 

Will Diana continue to make Mart jealous, or is he too interested in food to care? What really happened when Honey and Brian slipped away for a walk on the beach? How dangerous can Trixie and Jim make themselves look to fit in at Jimmy’s (where all the bad kids hang out)? Was Ed a real person? There are lots of other questions for Lisa and Amy to discuss, so just sit back and enjoy the fun!

In Lisa’s ender, you’ll attend a “Come as You are” party courtesy of the Frankels.

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 Lisa and Amy are excited to delve into The Mystery on Cobbett’s Island! Guess what? It’s June again, and the BWGs time travel back to the beginning of summer for their first vacation after the end of the school year… huh? Tag-a-long Di joins the inner circle on a trip to Cobbett’s Island where the Wheeler’s have rented a house for the summer. They find a hidden letter that gives a hint about where a treasure chart is located, kicking off the first (maybe) mystery of the summer. Before they can leave town, Trixie needs to go shopping for a new bathing suit, which seems to be a major event. Questions in this episode? Can future doctor, Brian, treat something other than a closed head injury? Has time travel caused Diana to lose some of what little smarts she has? Why does every BWG vacation end up having a chore wheel? What’s with the obvious  flirting between Brian and Honey? Is Di trying to make Mart jealous, or does she really think Peter is the tops? Maybe you’ll find out, maybe you won’t, but listen anyway, and Lisa and Amy will do their best to figure it out for you. 

In Lisa’s ender, there’s more fun and games courtesy of Godfrey and Lillian Frankl. This time it’s a “Turnabout” party. 

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Settle in with Lisa and Amy for the conclusion of The Mystery of the Blinking Eye. The BWGs face more challenges as they stay in pursuit of the dangerous men following them. Luckily, Dr. Joe Reed is available to distract them with his model trains, as well as, a side trip to the hospital to visit a random little girl. When Trixie is lured to a dodgy restaurant to meet with the thieves, will the rest of the group be able to save her in time? Other questions: Just how big is Trixie’s idol? Will the Mexican woman's prophecy come true? Will the Wellingtons actually make an appearance? Will Mr. Wheeler ruin Trixie’s case? Also, there are lots of Jim/Trixie heart moments in this episode, so perk up your ears and enjoy!

In Lisa’s ender, you’re invited to an “unknown party.” Details of which are,,, well,,, unknown!

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