儿童英语读物 The Cereal Box Mystery CHAPTER 2 The Stolen Rubies

A police officer raced past the Aldens, almost crashing into Henry. She didnt even see him. The police officer disappeared around the corner. The Aldens looked back in the direction from which the officer had come. They saw a man and a woman standing

儿童英语读物 The Amazing Mystery Show CHAPTER 2 Round One

Where is everybody? Benny said as he looked around the hotel lobby the next morning. Henry glanced at his watch. Were a bit early. Well, you know what they say, said Jessie. The early bird catches the worm. Then I guess thats us, said a voice behind

儿童英语读物 The Amazing Mystery Show CHAPTER 1 A Game of Codes and Clues

Wow! cried six-year-old Benny. Look at all the skyscrapers down there. The youngest Alden was staring out the window of the airplane. Philadelphias a big city. Twelve-year-old Jessie smiled at her little brother. It wont be easy tracking down clues.

儿童英语读物 The Sword of the Silver Knight CHAPTER 1 Stepping Back in Time

Youll never believe it! Theres a knight on horseback riding across the field! called six-year-old Benny Alden, racing back to his sisters and brother. Benny, you have a great imagination! said twelve-year-old Jessie. The Alden children were on their

儿童英语读物 The Sword of the Silver Knight CHAPTER 2 The Winner

For a moment the two knights stood there uncertainly. But the pause did not last long. The Blue Knight dropped his sword, as if by accident. The Silver Knight dashed over to pick it up. He held the sword out boldly in front of him. The Blue Knight re

儿童英语读物 The Game Store Mystery CHAPTER 1 Missing Letters

O_ _N_NG _O_DAY, six-year-old Benny Alden struggled to sound out the words on the sign in front of the newly built Crossroads Mall. TH_ G_M_ S_ _T ? He scratched his head as Grandfather steered the van into the mall parking lot. I dont get it. I thin

儿童英语读物 The Game Store Mystery CHAPTER 2 Robbed!

There were two police cars parked in front of the coffee shop at the end of the mall. A small crowd had gathered in front of the shop. The Aldens pressed closer to see what was going on. Do you know why the police are here? Jessie asked a woman in a

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 1 The Great Ethan Cape

Its stuck! cried six-year-old Benny. His round face was red from tugging at the zipper on his suitcase. It wont budge an inch. Oh, Benny! said twelve-year-old Jessie, coming into the room. She shook her head and laughed. Youre taking too much! Benny

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 2 Wiggin Place

Has Kate ever tried solving the mystery, Grandfather? Jessie wondered as they left the little town of Chillwire behind. Oh, shes tried to figure it out, Jessie, but I think she gave up on it a long time ago. Kate puts all her energyand her moneyinto

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 1 Let’s Play Soccer

Oh, Benny, what are you doing to Watch? Violet Alden asked her six-year-old brother. Benny Alden grinned. He had tied a bandanna around Watchs head with a leaf tucked under one side to make an eye patch. Im a pirate, he said. And I am making Watch wa

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 2 Which Team Is the Best?

Gosh, whispered Violet to Jessie. Look at all these people! What if Im not on a team with anyone I know? Violet was a little shy, and sometimes meeting new people made her nervous. Jessie said, Im glad there are a lot of people. That means well have

儿童英语读物 The Black Pearl Mystery CHAPTER 1 Aloha Means “Hello”

The captain has turned on the fasten seat belt sign to prepare for landing, a voice announced over the airplane loudspeaker. But six-year-old Benny Alden didnt hear a thing, for he was fast asleep. Bennys older sister Jessie tugged her brothers seat

儿童英语读物 The Black Pearl Mystery CHAPTER 2 The Legend of the Black Pearl

Mr. Alden left for Honolulu the next morning on business, and the children began their working vacation, too. First they tried on the rubber work boots Cousin Mary had given them. Theres a pair for each of us, even small ones for Benny and Soo Lee. H

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lake Monster CHAPTER 2 The Wild Man of the Woods

Whats that? gasped Violet. She moved closer to her older sister. Dont worry, Violet. Its just a chipmunk. See? said Jessie. She pointed. Oh, said Violet in a relieved voice. Hold on tightly to Watchs leash, Grandfather reminded Benny. We dont want hi

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lake Monster CHAPTER 1 Into the Wilderness

Benny Alden leaned forward to stare out the window. Wow, he said. Look how tall all those mountains are! His brother, Henry, laughed. Mountains are supposed to be tall, Benny. Thats why theyre called mountains. How tall are these mountains? Benny ask

儿童英语读物 The Growling Bear Mystery CHAPTER 1 On Top of the World

The four Alden children posed for a picture in front of a log sign. The sign was tall, even taller than Henry, the oldest of the children. The youngest Alden, six-year-old Benny, sandwiched himself between his two older sisters, Jessie and Violet. He

儿童英语读物 The Growling Bear Mystery CHAPTER 2 Too Many Questions

The Aldens car climbed even higher into the mountains leading to Yellowstone National Park. The road was narrow now, and traffic moved slowly. Are we almost there? Benny asked when the Aldens rented car got slowed down behind a big trailer. Not yet,

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Peacock Hall CHAPTER 1 “Come at Once!”

From the front seat of the station wagon, Benny Alden traced the large R at the top of the letter with his finger. What did you say this was again? he asked his grandfather. A monogram, replied Grandfather. The first letter is a persons last name. Ou

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Peacock Hall CHAPTER 2 Mr. Jefferson’s House

Violet shouted, Somebodys out there! Jessie threw back the covers and dashed to the window. I dont see anyone. Are you sure? Positive! Violet thrust back the rosebud-sprigged curtains. A soft mist had drifted in from the hills. It was hard to see cle

儿童英语读物 The Outer Space Mystery CHAPTER 1 Off Again!

I cant believe were going to college! said Violet Alden, as the van rounded a steep mountain curve. Next to her, fourteen-year-old Henry Alden grinned. Were not exactly going to college, he teased his little sister. Well only be at Mountvale College