儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 6 A Suspect

Pointing at Pete Moran, Brad Golder said, You! Petes mouth dropped open. I I dont know what youre talking about, he sputtered. Matt stepped forward. Wait a minute, Brad, he said. What makes you think Pete launched your balloon? Brad pointed his finge

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 7 Hare and Hounds

Time for our first competition! Sky announced suddenly. Were starting with Hare and Hounds. She explained that one balloon, the hare, would take off first. Shortly after, the other balloons would follow. Whoever landed closest to the hare would win.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 8 Return of the Hare

During the long tense wait, Sky, Matt, and the Aldens sat near the shed and talked about ballooning. Suddenly, Violet spotted something across the field. It moved steadily toward them, a cloud of dust swirling in its wake. Is that a truck? she asked.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 9 The Missing Ad

Benny was dreaming he was floating above Lloyds Landing in a balloon. Suddenly, everything began to shake. Benny, wake up, Henry urged him. Benny rolled over. I have to land first, he mumbled. Its time to go out to the port, Henry said. Benny opened

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Bookstore Chapter 6 The Shadow Knows

Im so full, I can hardly walk up these stairs, Benny said as the children climbed up to Miss Chases apartment. And guess what? Im not even hungry! That jumble dish we had for dinner sure filled me up. You mean the jambalaya, Violet said. Jessie stepp

儿童英语读物 The Pizza Mystery CHAPTER 7 Everything Goes Dark

The day began with Mr. Piccolos cheery whistling downstairs. Upstairs, the Alden children were all asleep, all but Benny, that is. Mr. Piccolos whistling meant it was time for him to get up. It was early morning. Benny wanted to get to the kitchen ea

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Bookstore Chapter 4 Snooping Around

These book tables are as well organized as a library, Miss Chase told the Aldens the next day. Im glad to see Violet reading one of her fairy tales because some of these books have been sitting in this shop unread for decades. Henry laid down an armf

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 4 Someone Goes Down a Hole

Whew! Henry said several hours later when the children finally finished moving the construction materials to the hall. Dr. Skyler wasnt kidding. That sure was a lot to clear out of there. Jessie pushed back her braid for the umpteenth time. Not to me

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 5 A Tall “Tail” Mystery

The next morning when the Aldens got up, the apartment was empty. Gee, I wonder where Mr. and Mrs. Diggs went, Henry said when he realized the Aldens were alone in the apartment. Todays the day for us to meet Dr. Pettibone. Jessie found a message on

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 6 No Bones About It

After all the excitement had died down, Mr. and Mrs. Diggs cleared everyone from the dinosaur hall. Only the Aldens and Dr. Pettibone were left. Now Titus, Mrs. Diggs began. I know you must be very distracted by this terrible loss, not to mention los

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 7 The Aldens Keep a Secret

No, the dinosaur bones are still missing, but come to the Dino World opening next Tuesday, Jessie told a caller. She put down the phone. Whew, that phone hasnt stopped ringing for an hour. I know its awful about the theft, but now people are so curio

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 8 Dig Those Bones

The children pressed the elevator button over and over, but nothing happened. Of all times for this elevator to act up, Mrs. Diggs said. What on earth was Titus doing with that big crate anyway? After about five minutes, everyone gave up on the eleva

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 9 Lost in the Stars

Dr. Skyler was pacing up and down the hall outside the planetarium when the Aldens arrived. Its about time, she said, checking her watch. Half the museum is working on Dino World, and nobody pays any attention to my planetarium. The stars and planets

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 10 Give the Dog a Bone

It was the morning of the Dino World opening and Mr. Alden had returned, just as he had said he would. The Aldens were talking so fast their grandfather could hardly keep track of their adventures. We saw a man go down a hole in the street. Then we g

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 11 The Confession

Pete arrived and crossed the field to the oak tree. I left the back of the station wagon open, he told the Aldens. Just put the picnic basket inside when youre finished. Squinting toward the station wagon, Henry asked, Did Barbara come back with you?

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 10 Grounded!

Skys jaw dropped. We never canceled the ad, she told Hollis. Well, someone did, Hollis said. When? Matt asked. Last night. My assistant took the phone message. The Aldens exchanged glances. Each of them was remembering what Benny had overheard: Drop

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 12 Up, Up, and Away

Sky was right. Mary was a changed person when she returned from her flight. Ill never again condemn something I know nothing about, she said. Then, she offered to take posters announcing the rally to every store in town. Ill even put them up out near

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 9 The Invitation

Now, we have to tell Grandfather about Melody and the mysterious man, Jessie said as they walked to the Civic Center. Benny had another idea. We should call the police! Thats what we should do! We cant do that, Violet protested. We dont know what was

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 10 Mixed Messages

That afternoon, the children attended the Music Appreciation workshop in the auditorium. As they slid into their seats, Victor tapped his baton for attention. The audience fell silent. In order to appreciate music, he began, one should know something

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 11 False Notes

Victor ran his fingers through his hair. You did not write this note, he repeated. No, I most certainly did not, Melody answered. Why would I? I thought perhaps you wanted to meet to talk to me about the orchestra, Victor said. About how unhappy you