儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 12 The Audition

I cant think about this mystery now, Violet said. Tomorrow is the audition for the young peoples orchestra. I have to go home and practice. Well go home, too, Jessie suggested. We can be your audience. They trooped out of Victors room to the elevator

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 13 The Plane Ticket

The Aldens took their sack lunches and went outside to the park beside the Civic Center. Jessie spread the blue tablecloth from their boxcar days on a grassy hillock. Benny had even remembered to bring his old cracked pink cup. This is like old times

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 14 The Mysterious Package

Back at the Civic Center, they found Bob in the lobby, talking to some of the orchestra members. Did you find my glasses? he asked when he saw Jessie and Benny. Jessie handed them to him. The briefcase fell over, she said, so we put everything on you

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 15 Two Confessions

Everyone stared at Bob Weldon. They were too stunned to speak. Finally, Victor said, I thought you were up to something. He looked sad and disappointed. But I cant figure out where you found the score. If I couldnt find it, and Im the one who hid it

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 16 The Sounds of Music

Violet awoke early. By the time her family came down for breakfast, she had poured juice and made coffee for Grandfather. I wish I could be there for your rehearsal, Mr. Alden told her, but I have to work this morning. Violet was relieved. Having Mr.

儿童英语读物 The Chocolate Sundae Mystery CHAPTER 7 An Evening Walk

As the Aldens walked home, they saw Mrs. Saunders ice cream truck parked two blocks away from their house. Six children were in line for ice cream. Yoooo-hoooo, Mrs. Saunders called when she saw the Aldens. How was business today? She handed a raspbe

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Bookstore Chapter 8 The Aldens Set a Trap

Suspect or not, Mr. Bindry was still his grumpy old self when he reappeared an hour later. Can we help you carry those heavy books? Henry asked. Hrmph, was Mr. Bindrys answer. These are my price guides, and I can carry them myself. Did you have to go

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Bookstore Chapter 9 Some Very Old News

That afternoon, Benny looked for Miss Chase from the parlor window. Finally, very late in the day, she came around the corner. Benny flew downstairs, through the courtyard, and out to the street. Goodness, I didnt know we were expecting Hurricane Ben

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Bookstore Chapter 10 Benny and Violet Hide Out

By seven oclock on Saturday morning, the sun was up. It was a perfect day for an outdoor book sale. In just a couple hours, the Mystery Bookstore would be ready for its first customers. Its almost your last day in New Orleans, so I dont want to work

儿童英语读物 The Pizza Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Surprise Confession

The next morning, the sun was shining, and so was every light at Piccolos Pizza. The children ran outside to see how their freezer in the snow was working. The Piccolos were already packing up the frozen meats and sauces to bring inside. When did the

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 3 Dark as Night

Is it okay to have another muffin? Benny whispered to Jessie the next morning at breakfast. Here, take mine, Jessie told him. How come youre not hungry? Henry asked his sister. Jessie yawned. Im more tired than hungry. I had the worst time falling as

儿童英语读物 The Pizza Mystery CHAPTER 9 Turned Away

The restaurant was so busy that the Piccolos and the Aldens soon forgot their troubles with Laurie. Everyone worked side by side in the kitchen and dining room now. Benny taught Laurie his way of smacking down the dough nice and flat. Mrs. Piccolo he

儿童英语读物 The Pizza Mystery CHAPTER 10 Surprises for Everyone

Sorry, Henry, dont take your jacket off, Laurie said when Henry came through the back door of the restaurant the next day at lunchtime. Jessie just gave me one more delivery order. Its for a Pizza Supreme. I know all about it, Henry said with a smile

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Bookstore Chapter 3 Violet Gets a Present

The hours flew by. Miss Chase spent her time making business calls. The Aldens carried books from the shop out to the tables in the courtyard where the book sale would be held. And Sarah Deckle spent the morning buried in the childrens book section w

儿童英语读物 The Chocolate Sundae Mystery CHAPTER 11 A Party

A week later, Grandfather drove his whole family over to the Shoppe in the big station wagon. Soo Lee, Joe, and Alice came too. A big sign that said OPEN HOUSE hung over the Shoppes front door. Inside, white and red balloons hung from the Shoppes cei

儿童英语读物 The Chocolate Sundae Mystery CHAPTER 4 The Disappearing Ice Cream

That evening, the childrens cousins Joe and Alice came for dinner. They brought their seven-year-old daughter, Soo Lee, with them. Joe and Alice had adopted Soo Lee from Korea. I cant believe youll be working in the Ice Cream Shoppe, Alice said as sh

儿童英语读物 The Chocolate Sundae Mystery CHAPTER 6 Benny Has a Dream

That night, Benny had a dream. He was working in the Ice Cream Shoppe surrounded by cartons and cartons of all different kinds of ice cream banana, chocolate, raspberry, vanilla, blueberry, and peach. In his dream, Benny wore a big white chefs hat. H

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 5 More Trouble

An older man approached. His glasses were perched on the top of his head. Under his arm was a large brown envelope. Is he a reporter? Jessie asked. Thats Hollis McKnight, Sky answered. Hes the owner and editor of The Landing Times, the local newspape

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Beach CHAPTER 8 The Thief Returns!

At lunch that day, Joshua Slade hurried to catch up with the children as they started to move through the cafeteria line. How are you doing today, Benny? he asked cheerfully. Did you have fun in Key West? We saw some treasure from a shipwreck, and I

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Beach CHAPTER 10 The Mystery Is Solved!

That about wraps it up, Nick, a pale man with sandy hair said a few minutes later. He was standing at the edge of the shore, watching as another officer handcuffed Katherine Kelly, and helped her into a police patrol boat. I know you! Benny said. I m