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The Mystery Off Glen Road
Children's Mystery
The Mystery Off Glen Road
Book 5 of the Trixie Belden series
272 pages · First published 1956
When a fierce autumn storm destroys the Bob-Whites' clubhouse, Trixie Belden and her friends are determined to earn enough money to rebuild it. Taking a job patrolling the Wheelers' game preserve seems like the perfect solution, until Trixie and Honey discover a dead deer and begin to suspect that a dangerous poacher is lurking in the woods. Worried that their dogs might be blamed, the girls conceal their discovery, complicating their search for the truth. Meanwhile, Trixie's attempts to help her brother Brian buy a used car lead to a humorous scheme involving a diamond ring and a pretend crush. With an armed stranger to investigate and trouble of her own making to untangle, Trixie must rely on her resourcefulness and the help of her friends. Filled with outdoor adventure, friendship, humor, and suspense, this classic Trixie Belden mystery is ideal for young readers who love clever amateur detectives and spirited heroines.
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Dead deer and illegal hunting; Concern that innocent dogs could be put down after being blamed for killing wildlife; Nearby gunshots that frighten horses and cause them to bolt; Children lost in the woods as darkness approaches; Storm damage and danger from an armed poacher
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Rosemary Cranberry Fizz
Tart cranberries, sparkling lime, and fragrant rosemary bring a touch of Thanksgiving to the glass, echoing the autumn woods where Trixie and Honey uncover their latest mystery.
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- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Spiced Rum Cider
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Warm apple cider, cinnamon, and dark rum capture the chill of a Sleepyside autumn, making a comforting companion to Trixie and Honey's search for a dangerous poacher in the woods.
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- 6 oz apple cider ↗
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- 1 cinnamon stick ↗
- 1 orange slice ↗
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- Warm cider with the cinnamon stick and orange slice in a small saucepan for 5–10 minutes, without boiling. Remove from heat, stir in rum, and pour into a heatproof mug.
- Glassware: Heatproof mug.
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