儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 1 A Special Surprise

I cant wait until Aunt Jane gets here, ten-year-old Violet Alden said. Violet and her younger brother Benny, who was six, waited by the window. They looked out onto the street for their grandfathers car. He would be bringing Aunt Jane from the airpor

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 2 Trouble on the Platform

The next day, Grandfather drove them to the train station in Boston. The train station was very large and confusing. People rushed about in all directions and many announcements came over the loudspeakers at the same time. The Aldens stayed close to

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 1 The Haunted Shortcut

Its almost time for dinner, Benny. We have to hurry, Jessie Alden told her six-year-old brother. They were walking home from the post office, where they had bought stamps for their grandfather, James Alden, and mailed a letter for their housekeeper,

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 2 Treasure in the Attic

What? said Henry. He looked at Jessie. You saw a ghost? Jessie shook her head. I dont know what Benny saw, she said. We took the shortcut past the old Bidwell house. I heard a shutter fall or something, and the next thing I knew, Benny was running so

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 1 Shadowbox

Grandfather should be home soon, said six-year-old Benny. He pressed his nose against the living room window. Any minute now, well find out about the surprise! He sounded excited. Ten-year-old Violet came up behind her younger brother. I wonder what

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 2 The Ghostly Painting

Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny followed Fran into a cozy living room that looked out on Cedar Creek. Fresh flowers in colorful vases had been placed on every table. A sunny-yellow couch and buttercup-patterned chairs were grouped together invitingly

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 1 A Haunted Boxcar

Watch your back! Benny Alden called to his sister Violet, who was dribbling a soccer ball across their front yard. Their older brother, Henry, was hot on her trail, trying to get the ball. Violet quickly passed the ball to Benny. Their sister, Jessie

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 2 A Light in the Night

The next morning when the Alden children woke up, they smelled something delicious from the kitchen. They dressed quickly and ran downstairs. Mrs. McGregor, their housekeeper, was making scrambled eggs and sausage. That smells great! said Henry, taki

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 1 Corn, Corn, and More Corn!

Isnt it amazing? ten-year-old Violet Alden said as she gazed out the back seat window of the Aldens rented van. No matter where you look, all you see is corn, corn and more corn. I like corn-on-the-cob, said Benny, Violets six-year-old brother. Iowa

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 2 The Corn Maze

After the Aldens unpacked, Ken showed them around the farm. He led them past chickens, goats, horses, even a llama. The llama was white with tan spots. He had a long, graceful neck, thin legs, and curious brown eyes. Ken went over and stroked the lla

儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 1 “Let’s Go!”

Rain hammered the roof of the boxcar. Six-year-old Benny Alden looked out the window. Its been raining forever, he said with a sigh. Usually he liked playing in the boxcar with his brother and sisters. The four of them had found the boxcar in the woo

儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 2 The Ghost of Station WCXZ

A special ghost! Benny breathed, awestruck. Tell us about it! Lets have dessert first, Jocelyn said. Everyone helped clear the table while Gwen brought in dishes of chocolate pudding with whipped cream. Years ago, Jocelyn said, radio stations put on

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Mall CHAPTER 1 Monkey in the Middle

At a rest stop by the side of a road, the Alden family sat around a picnic table. In the middle of the table, next to their picnic basket, sat a coconut. This was not an ordinary coconut but one painted to look just like a monkey. Six-year-old Benny

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Mall CHAPTER 2 A Mixed-up Day

The next morning, Benny woke up to the sound of tooting. He kicked off his covers and went to the window. Down in the harbor, a red tugboat tooted again. Slowly, it pulled a barge away from the dock. Henry, Benny whispered. Time to get up. Come look

儿童英语读物 The Ghost Town Mystery CHAPTER 1 Tincup Creek or Bust!

Bumpity-bump! Ten-year-old Violet Alden clung to the edge of the Jeeps open window. This is the bumpiest car weve ever been in, she exclaimed. Its the bumpiest road weve ever been on, Jessie said, pushing her bangs out of her eyes. Its both, agreed H

儿童英语读物 The Ghost Town Mystery CHAPTER 2 Grandfather’s Town

No one spoke for a moment as they gazed into the canyon. Dust blew down the dirt road that divided the buildings. That looks like a Wild West town, said Violet in awe. It is a Wild West town, Grandfather said with a grin. And its ours! You knew about

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie CHAPTER 1 The Underground

Hurry, Jessie! cried six-year-old Benny. There wont be any fortune cookies left if we dont hurry. The youngest Alden was bouncing up and down with excitement on Aunt Janes couch. Twelve-year-old Jessie looked up from the gift she was wrapping. Oh, Be

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie CHAPTER 2 Two Desserts

As they walked over to the Kowloon Restaurant, the Aldens soon forgot about the strange incident at The Underground. Martin, who was back to his usual cheery self, was telling them all about fortune cookies. The funny thing is, he was saying as they

儿童英语读物 The Midnight Mystery CHAPTER 1 Benny’s Flashlight Hat

Its too dark in the backseat to play magnetic checkers. Henry Alden grumbled. I can hardly see any of my black pieces. Thats because I jumped most of them, his brother, Benny, answered. Henry frowned. Like the other Aldens, Henry was usually cheerful

儿童英语读物 The Midnight Mystery CHAPTER 2 Something Is Missing

The next morning, the Aldens awoke to the steady ticking of the clocks. Bennys stomach rumbled. He opened one eye, then the other. Pushing his brown bangs from his forehead, he sat up. He was hungry. Seeing Benny awake, Ruff and Tumble trotted over.