儿童英语读物 棚车少年 Boxcar Children 2 昼伏夜行

IINight Is Turned into Day SOON THE CHILDREN left the town and came to a road. The big yellow moon was out, and they could see the road very well. We must walk fast, said Henry. I hope the baker and his wife dont wake up and find us gone. They walked

儿童英语读物 The Animal Shelter Mystery CHAPTER 1 A Thump at the Window

Dinner at the Aldens ended with the sound of a growl. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Grandfather Alden, too, all turned to look at Watch. Whats the matter, Watch? Jessie asked the family dog. Did you hear that fat raccoon again? Violet wanted to know. Or

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 5 The Mysterious Dress

Suddenly, Benny sniffed. I smell something sweet like perfume. I smell it, too, Jessie said. Its like roses, Henry said. Its coming from the living room, Violet said. The children hurried into the living room. There they saw something they didnt expe

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 4 The Argument

In the morning none of the Aldens felt like going right to the house. Benny said, Cant we go somewhere else first? We can clean in the afternoon. Bennys right, Violet said. Jessie thought for a minute and then said, I know. Lets go to the lake in the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 3 The Singing

When the children reached home, they all went into the den and sat down. You know, Jessie said, I wonder whether Mr. Farley is deliberately trying to scare us. He talks about the ghost so much. Why would he want to scare us? Violet asked. I have no i

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 3 The Aldens Get a Job

It didnt take long for Violet and Jessie to measure and cut the material. By the time they finished, Benny had filled two small bags with peppermint drops, and Henry had chosen a blue dog collar for Watch. The children and Aunt Jane walked over to th

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 10 Where Is Celia?

After dinner that night, the family gathered in the den. Henry said, How can we go about trying to find out more about Celia? Even Mr. Farley doesnt know and he was her neighbor. Well, in her letter to her father she said she was going to Bromley to

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 8 The Letter

The next afternoon, the children packed up their sleeping bags, pajamas, and a change of clothes. Henry put in a flashlight, some more cleaning equipment, and a camera. Whats the camera for? Benny asked, sounding puzzled. I just thought it would be f

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 8 Slowdown

The next morning after breakfast, the children climbed the steps to A Deck where the Ping-Pong tables were located. Benny teamed with Henry against Jessie and Violet. The small white ball flew back and forth. Although Henry hit the ball so hard that

儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 8 What’s Wrong with Beth?

That evening The Boxcar Helpers got a late night phone call. Jessie answered the phone. Hello? This is Gail Jackson. Im sorry to call you so late, a womans pleasant voice sounded on the phone. But its something of an emergency, and I saw your signs f

儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 9 Two Cats and a Key

Today we meet Ms. Singhs cats, announced Violet. I can hardly wait. Henry, Violet, Jessie, and Beth were waiting for Benny on the front steps of the big old white house. Just then, Benny came hurrying out of the door. Here I am! he announced cheerful

儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 10 An Unexpected Customer

Soon a morning came, when the Aldens didnt have any jobs scheduled. I know, said Benny. Lets have a bake sale! Oh, Benny. First wed have to bake something. It would take too much time, said Henry. But we could have a car wash, Jessie suggested. All y

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 5 Mysteries

After the store closed for the day, the Aldens hurried back to their cabin. Nancy had agreed to come for dinner, and they wanted to get a headstart on it before she arrived. Im starving, Benny said as they walked along the path. Lets have spaghetti.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 7 Aunt Jane Arrives

In the morning, the Aldens made breakfast. Jessie dipped pieces of bread into egg and milk for French toast. Benny set the table. Violet put out the maple syrup and jam, and Henry filled glasses with milk. After the bread was browned, the children at

儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 14 Hildy Disappears

At the store, Doris was pacing the floor. You didnt see Hildy anywhere along the way, did you? she asked Violet and Henry when they arrived. No, we didnt, Henry said. Were you expecting her? This is her shopping day, Doris answered. She always comes

儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 15 The Prisoner

Henry stepped back from Andys cabin. The way its all boarded up, it looks like hes left for good, he observed. They trooped around the side of the cabin. In back, they saw the wheelbarrow leaning against the wall. Whats that over there? Benny asked.

儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 16 The Confession

Andy took a deep breath. I didnt mean any harm, he said. I just wanted to give them a taste of their own medicine. Who are you talking about? Doris snapped impatiently. Those awful campers, Andy said. The litter everywhere. They dont care about the f

儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 17 A Problem Solved

The next night, Doris and Hildy joined the Aldens around the campfire. Its hard to believe that Andy Watts caused so much trouble, Doris said. I think I understand what he did, Hildy said. Ive felt the same way about some campers. So many of them jus

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo CHAPTER 5 Hungry Animals

The children chopped and cut fruits and vegetables until their fingers were stiff. They sliced bananas, carrots, oranges, and apples. Pat took out the meat from the huge refrigerator and hurriedly sliced the meat for the big cats. She worked fast and

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo CHAPTER 6 Snoopy Miss Brooks

On Saturday afternoon the children walked to the zoo. Everything seemed to be going smoothly since the electricity had been restored in the kitchen. Even Edward was in a good humor. It was a cloudy day, but it didnt dampen the childrens spirits. And