Assessment:

Plot/Idea: When 12-year-old Dixie Randolph learns of a stolen, hidden treasure that spawned a family feud nearly 200 years earlier, she faces the wrath of the thief's great-great-grandson as she risks her life to find the missing treasure and end the family feud.

Prose:  The descriptions of the beach, along with Dixie's inner life, are well-crafted and fully immerse the reader in the story. 

Originality: Dixie Randolph and the Secret of Seabury Beach follows in the path of many child and teenage detective books from the past, but does offer a fresh spin that keeps things interesting.

Character Development/Execution: Well-written, with lovable and authentic characters, this is an enjoyable read for readers of all ages.

Date Submitted: April 07, 2022