儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 4 The Missing Food

Its almost time for lunch, Benny, Henry announced. He wanted to take Bennys mind off the strange noise. Food usually did the trick. Is it time to eat? Benny looked at Henry. I forgot. You forgot lunch? Jessie teased. Thats hard to believe. Benny was

儿童英语读物 The Deserted Library Mystery CHAPTER 5 Miguel, the Runaway

Henry, his finger to his lips, loosened his laces and removed his sneakers. He motioned everyone else to do the same. Next, he tiptoed upstairs, the others following. The Aldens searched upstairs, every corner, every nook, every cranny. Jessie shrugg

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Cabin Mystery CHAPTER 3 Cap and Doodle

After they left the ship, the children decided that they needed to call Cap Lambert the very first thing. Can I just sit some place and wait? Benny asked. My legs feel funny when I walk. Mine do, too, Jessie said. Those are our sea legs. Well get our

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Cabin Mystery CHAPTER 4 Weird Noises, Strange Lights

Benny finished the last of the milk in his pink cup and handed it to Violet. He frowned, still thinking about Caps accident. You might feel closer to people if you had your telephone fixed, he said. I had that thing disconnected myself, Cap told him

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Cabin Mystery CHAPTER 5 Will-o’-the-Wisp

When Jessie woke up again, she heard a lot of different sounds. The horse whinnied in the barn as Henry talked to it. She heard the chickens fussing in their yard, and a noise like a kitten crying Mew over and over. Violet was in the kitchen putting

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Snow CHAPTER 3 Their Own Little Cabin

After a supper of spaghetti and salad in the lodge dining room, Grandfather drove the children to the cabin. This is as close as we can get, he said as he stopped the station wagon. Were close enough, Jessie said. From what Mr. Mercer told me, thats

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Snow CHAPTER 6 The Tryouts

A little while later, Benny sat on a bench at the edge of the skating pond. He was trying to lace up his skates. His hands were clumsy inside his gloves. When he took his gloves off, his fingers got too cold. Ill never get these laces tight enough, h

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Snow CHAPTER 5 A New Mystery

Mr. Mercer was upset. I parked the truck out by the skating rink last night. The tires were fine then. One flat tire I could understand, Grandfather said. But four? That sounds like it was intentional, Henry pointed out. But who would do something li

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Snow CHAPTER 4 Flat Tires

The next morning, the Aldens met Jimmy Phelps in front of the lodge. He was taking off his skates. Is breakfast over already? Benny asked him. He couldnt imagine anyone doing too much before eating. No, Jimmy answered. I was just working up an appeti

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Snow CHAPTER 1 Grandfather’s Surprise

Benny glanced out the window over the kitchen counter. Outside, his twelve-year-old sister, Jessie, was playing with their dog, Watch. Snowflakes fell onto the Aldens back lawn. I hope it snows all day, six-year-old Benny said. And all night! He drop

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Snow CHAPTER 2 Missing Keys

Benny was the first to see the carved wooden sign. It read Snow Haven Lodge. Were here! he exclaimed. Mr. Alden turned the station wagon into the long driveway. Snowflakes danced in the headlights. And not a moment too soon, he said. With all this sn

儿童英语读物 Benny Uncovers a Mystery CHAPTER 1 No Lazy Days for Benny

It was a hot, lazy morning, that last day of July. Not a leaf stirred in the huge maple tree in the Alden front yard. Even the birds were still. Henry Alden sat on the grass with his back against a tree trunk. He was holding a book he was supposed to

儿童英语读物 Benny Uncovers a Mystery CHAPTER 2 Wanted: A Summer Job

As they rode along, Benny said, The girls are lucky. They already have jobs. They each have their own, but so far we just know of one job and there are two of us. Henry asked, What would you really like to do if you could do anything you wanted? I li

儿童英语读物 Bus Station Mystery CHAPTER 1

Wait Outside! Listenlisten to this! said Benny Alden. He was reading the newspaper after breakfast. Science and Hobby Fair. Oakdale, July 2526. The last days today! A two-day science and hobby fair? asked Jessie. That sounds interesting. Id like to g

儿童英语读物 Bus Station Mystery CHAPTER 2 Trouble Inside

The bus station really turned out to be a small lunchroom. There was a counter on one side, and along one wall were some small tables with chairs pushed up to them. There was one bigger table. Near the door was a bench where passengers could wait for

儿童英语读物 Bus Station Mystery CHAPTER 3 No Bus in Sight

Frank hadnt been gone more than a few minutes, and now the wind was howling. The four Aldens walked to the front windows of the bus station-lunchroom. The sky was darker than ever, and the dust was whirling around in the air. Here comes the rain, Ben

儿童英语读物 Mystery Behind the Wall CHAPTER 1 Benny’s Problem

I dont know what to do with myself, exclaimed Benny one day. Thats the first time Ive ever heard you say that, Benny Alden! said his older brother, Henry. Whats the matter with you? I tell you I dont know, repeated Benny. Ive got a whole summer vacat

儿童英语读物 Mystery Behind the Wall CHAPTER 2 A Hole in the Wall

The four Aldens went to the airport to meet Rory. Their grandfather and Mrs. McGregor went along, too. Everyone was excited, wondering what Rory would be like. There he is! exclaimed Benny, waving. He sees us! My, hes bigger than I thought he would b

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Snow CHAPTER 8 Smashed Snowmen

At 5:30, the snow sculptors were too cold and tired to work anymore. Benny hurried inside to the dining room, where he spotted his sisters and brother at a table. He rushed over to join them. Wait till you see our snowpeople! he said. Pete stomped in

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Snow CHAPTER 7 The Competition Begins

The Aldens had just sat down to eat when Pete burst into the dining room. He was wearing large orange boots. Their thick rubber soles left a line of snow stars on the floor as he stormed along. Freddy followed after him. She pulled off her orange, gr