儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Gray Glove

The next morning Henry biked to Petes Caf to buy milk and bread. But he had a more important reason. He needed to call Grandfather for advice. Arriving at the caf, Henry carefully placed his bike next to the white building. He entered the caf and gla

儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 7 The Strange Little Tune

Henry held up the gray glove and shrugged. Someone was poking around in the library and forgot his glove, thats all. Its nothing to worry about. But secretly he wondered who it belonged to, and how the person had gotten in. He thought of the conversa

儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Locked Door

That afternoon it was so windy the Aldens left their bikes at home. They each struggled against the ferocious wind to reach the library. Violet and Miguel held Bennys hands. Henry, leaning against the wind, was the first to the library. He unlocked t

儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 9 The Upside-down Mess

The day before, the Aldens and Miguel had run up the rain-splashed path, not minding the wet and cold. This morning, however, after they had escaped the houses bolted door, they walked up the path to the library without a word. They all were worrying

儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 10 The Last Missing Piece

When dawn broke, Henry awakened and jumped out of bed. Quietly he went into the kitchen. Jessie joined him. Then Violet and Miguel came in. And last, Benny slowly shuffled toward them. He gave a wide yawn and rubbed his half-closed eyes. Is it time t

儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 11 The Prowler

Were leaving! Henry said. Were heading back to the house. He carefully wrapped the point of the sword in a dust rag. No telling whos around here. I thought you said it was only the wind that slammed the door, Benny said, his head tilted to one side.

儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 12 What Did Benny See?

That night, while Henry stood guard, everyone was restless. Jessie heard a barking dog, Violet heard an owl hoot, Benny heard a scolding squirrel, and Miguel heard the wind in the trees. The children tossed and turned all night, sitting up in bed at

儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 13 Face to Face with the Stranger

Youre right, Benny, Jessie said in a shaky voice, pointing to a lean man at the counter. Henry glanced at the tall man hunched over the counter and shrugged. Whats wrong, Jessie? H-Hes humming. So? Henry said. Hes humming that awful tune that I heard

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Painting CHAPTER 7 No More Clues?

The next afternoon the children were in the boxcar, playing Monopoly. Suddenly Jessie put the dice down. I have something to tell you, she said. What? Benny shouted. It sounds like another mystery. Its the same mystery, Jessie said. Do you remember w

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Painting CHAPTER 6 Another Strange Visit

The next morning Aunt Jane was out in the garden cutting flowers while the Aldens ate breakfast. We have to see Mrs. Newton this morning, Jessie said. Soon Grandfather will want us to come home. I know he misses us. Violet said, Well have to call her

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Painting CHAPTER 8 Surprise Visits

The next afternoon Aunt Jane appeared. I just thought Id drive over to see you. I miss you. They all sat out on the lawn and the Aldens told their aunt everything that had happened since they had visited her. She listened carefully and then said, Its

儿童英语读物 The Animal Shelter Mystery CHAPTER 2 Missing Person

The Aldens had their own alarm clock to wake them up every day. With the first ray of light, Watch stood by Jessies bed and pushed her with his nose. Then he visited Henry and Violet and did the same thing. Benny needed something different to wake up

儿童英语读物 The Animal Shelter Mystery CHAPTER 3 No Trespassing!

Fox Den Road was narrow and twisted. Benny didnt take any chances with his wagon or Patches as the Aldens walked along. He kept his red wagon as far to the side as he could so that cars could get by. Screech! Screech! Everyone heard the noise when th

儿童英语读物 The Animal Shelter Mystery CHAPTER 4 The Hidden Notebooks

That day when the Greenfield Library bell rang out at noon, the Aldens could hardly pull themselves away from their work at the shelter. Jessie wanted to finish lining the indoor cages with newspapers. Violet was busy making flyers for adopting cats

儿童英语读物 The Animal Shelter Mystery CHAPTER 5 Boxcar Days

The Aldens spent all their time getting the boxcar ready for business. Jessie and Violet made good use of the leftover boards Henry brought back from Seeds Hardware Store. In no time, they had added four new shelves to the boxcar to store the food, d

儿童英语读物 The Animal Shelter Mystery CHAPTER 6 Raining Cats and Dogs

At the sound of howling, Violet sat up in bed. Lad! she cried when she recognized his special howl. She slipped from her bed and went to the window. Outside it was raining softly and too foggy to see very well. For a second, Violet thought she saw a

儿童英语读物 The Animal Shelter Mystery CHAPTER 7 A Good Deed

The next day, everyone was up early so they could get a fast start on their trip to the state capital. Grandfathers friend, Elizabeth Thompson, who did some work with the Land Records Office, had said they could file the deed immediately. Now you mak

儿童英语读物 The Animal Shelter Mystery CHAPTER 8 Lost and Found

The Aldens spent the next two days searching everywhere in Greenfield for Miss Newcombe. On Monday, as everyone walked to the Greenfield Animal Shelter to help out and pick up supplies, Violet said, Maybe she just didnt come back from the capital aft

儿童英语读物 The Animal Shelter Mystery CHAPTER 9 Moving Day

Shh. Quiet, Watch, Jessie whispered when she heard Watch growling. Its too early to get up. Watch did not agree with Jessie and growled long and low. When Jessies eyes adjusted to the darkness, she saw Watch looking out the bedroom window over the dr

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Painting CHAPTER 9 Happy Endings

The next morning, Grandfather and the Alden children drove to the Elmford Museum. Mr. Mason looked up as they all walked into his office. My granddaughter has something to say to you, Mr. Mason, Mr. Alden said. Mr. Mason looked very nervous. Oh, he s