儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo CHAPTER 7 Too Hot, Too Cold

The next day was calm at the zoo. Maybe, Jessie thought, the strange things happening to the animals had stopped. On the afternoon of the second peaceful day, Benny said, Lets read our books. That would be fun, Violet said. Im almost finished reading

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 4 Trouble Aboard

After dinner the children went shopping. The ships stores were well-stocked. Each child bought something. Violet bought a blue T-shirt with West Wind printed across a white cruise ship, Jessie a roll of film, Henry a pair of socks, and Benny a red T-

儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 11 One Last Chance

The next morning the Aldens were out in the yard by their boxcar. Benny was throwing a stick for Watch to chase. Violet was sitting on the stump step, and Jessie and Henry were sitting just behind her, on the edge of the boxcar. No one was talking mu

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 5 More Trouble

The first thing the children did the next morning was eat their breakfast and then hurry to the exercise room. Tom, his sturdy legs pumping, sat astride a stationary bicycle. He wore a sweat band, but perspiration still poured down his face. Good mor

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 6 The Picnic

Everyone worked hard for the rest of the day. When it was time to go, they were all hungry, especially Benny. Nancy, Jessie said, Mr. Taylor told us that theres a stream near here. Were going to make some sandwiches and eat by the water. Would you li

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 7 Worries About Nancy

At seven oclock in the morning, Jessie and Violet were awakened by a knock on the door. Jessie threw back the soft yellow quilt and got out of bed. She peered out the window and then hurried to open the door. Aunt Jane! she said, giving her aunt a hu

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 8 The Visitor

That night, Benny got his pancake dinner. Jessie cooked bacon, too, which everyone liked. But when they sat down at the table, Violet noticed that Jessie wasnt eating much. Whats wrong, Jessie? she asked. Do you feel bad? Yes, but not the way you mea

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 9 A Secret Meeting

When work was over, Nancy quickly left the store. The Aldens said good night to Mr. Taylor and hurried outside. The young mans car was back. From the porch, they saw Nancy walking in the direction of the picnic spot. We should wait a couple of minute

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 10 Last Day at Work

Everyone started to go into the Aldens cabin. But suddenly Nancy stopped. I almost forgot, she said. I need to make a telephone call. Mr. Taylor, may I use the phone in your cabin? Of course you can, he said, gesturing toward his cabin door. Go on in

儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 10 Rescuing Grandfather

Grandfather! they all said at once. Mr. Alden was half sitting, half lying under a stone ledge at the bottom of the ravine. Watch stood beside him like a bank guard. Are you all right? Violet called. Im fine, Mr. Alden assured them. Except for my ank

儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 11 The Note on the Tree

There goes a good-hearted man, Grandfather said as Andy Watts disappeared into the trees. We were lucky to find him, Henry said. If it werent for Doriss sister, we wouldnt have, Jessie said. Grandfather chuckled. So you met Hildy. Benny made a face.

儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 12 Looking for Clues

They decided not to tell Grandfather about the missing stew and the arrow in the tree. Itll only worry him, they all agreed. Jessie and Benny made sandwiches instead of stew. After lunch, Grandfather said, Why dont you children run along. Im sure you

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 6 Sightseeing in San Juan

Maxs problems were soon forgotten when the children arrived in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. It was late afternoon, but they had a number of hours before the ship left at midnight. The Aldens hurried down the ramp onto the narrow cobblestoned

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 10 The Straw Market

Once the all clear sounded, the Aldens and Max hurried down the ramp onto Bay Street. Grandfather reached over and shook Maxs hand. Good luck! he said. Ill make it, Max said. Thanks for all your help! The chilren waved good-bye, for Max was already r

儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 4 The Boxcar Helpers

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny had begun to gather their art supplies together the next morning when someone knocked on the front door. Ill get it, said Benny. He hurried to the front door with Watch close behind him. When he opened it, Beth was st

儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 5 Mean Jokes

Jessie led the way to the boxcar and up the stump step. Then she stopped so quickly that the others almost ran into her. Jessie, what is it? said Henry, sounding puzzled. Look! said Jessie, sounding even more puzzled. The table where they had left th

儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 13 More Trouble

Yoohoo! someone called. Is it morning already? Benny asked. Henry crawled out of his sleeping bag and looked out the tent window. Its Doris, he told the others. The children piled out of the tent. Well, good morning, Doris said. She set a box down on

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 6 The Diary

Soon the Aldens heard a car stop in front of the Roth house. They ran to the front door and saw Mr. Alden getting out of the car. Theres our grandfather, Jessie said to Mrs. Carter. We have to go. Thanks for the phone and the snack. Any time, Mrs. Ca

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 4 The Aldens Go to Work

When the Aldens got back to Aunt Janes house, they called Grandfather and told him about working in Mr. Taylors store and staying in one of his cabins. Grandfather thought it was a fine idea. Jane told me all about Mr. Taylor, he said to Jessie on th

儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 6 Paint Footprints

The next morning was bright and sunny. The old boxcar seemed almost to shine as the Alden children walked toward it, carrying the new art supplies. Watch barked and pranced happily alongside. Well have plenty of time to make posters today, said Viole