儿童英语读物 The Canoe Trip Mystery CHAPTER 4 More Warnings

The next morning, the Aldens all slept until the sun was high in the sky. It must be nearly nine oclock, Henry said sleepily at breakfast. It took me a long time to fall back to sleep after hearing that wolf, Benny said. Henry told the others about t

儿童英语读物 The Canoe Trip Mystery CHAPTER 5 A Stranger

The Aldens passed the jagged gray rocks and kept paddling. After two hours, they reached the narrow strip of land that separated Timberwolf from Catfish Lake. Were going to have to carry the canoes for a little way, Henry said. Is this what they call

儿童英语读物 The Canoe Trip Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Storm

Nothing unusual happened that night. Everyone slept very well, even Rob Wilson, who must have returned very late. He came limping out of the lean-to in the middle of the Aldens breakfast. May I join you? Rob asked. They nodded, and he sat down beside

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Missing Cat Is This Spotzie?

The Aldens had just finished dinner. Jessie and Grandfather were playing checkers, while Henry read one of Bennys favorite stories to him. Violet had been listening, too, when the phone rang. Ill get it, she said. Maybe its another phone call about t

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Stage CHAPTER 7 Problems on the Set

Someone noticed a light on in the theater late last night, Jim announced to the cast and crew the next day. He paused to nervously pull up the collar of his faded blue shirt. Are you sure it wasnt the janitor? Richard asked. I was the last one in the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Missing Cat CHAPTER 9 Looking for Mr. Jones

As they turned down the street where they lived, Jessie suddenly exclaimed, I have an idea! And I know its going to help us solve this mystery! What is it? asked Violet. Yes, tell us, urged Henry. Remember that man who called you, Violet? Jessie aske

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Beach CHAPTER 9 To Catch a Thief!

The next morning, the girls spotted Melanie in the cafeteria and told her about the mysterious boat they had heard during the night. Ill have to report this, Melanie said. She looked very serious. No one is allowed to take boats out at night not even

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Missing Cat CHAPTER 11 A Rare Cat Indeed

The butler answered the door just as he had before. May I help you? he asked as if he had never met them. Were here to see Mr. Allen, said Jessie politely. Is he expecting you? asked the butler haughtily. No, but its very important, Jessie told the b

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Missing Cat CHAPTER 12 Found at Last

We found her, we found her! shouted Benny happily as the children walked into the house. Watch barked along with Benny. Grandfather looked up from the newspaper he was reading. What is it, Benny? We found Spotzie! Grandfather put down his paper. That

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Beach CHAPTER 3 A Very Special Island

The next morning, Violet reported the theft to Melanie at breakfast. The counselors expression was grim as she noted the time that the girls had visited the classroom building. Somebody really worked fast, she said. I closed up half an hour earlier.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Beach CHAPTER 4 Petting a Shark

So thats why they call them parrot fish! Violet said excitedly a few minutes later. Melanie and the Aldens were peering into a large tank at the Key West Aquarium where a dazzling fish zipped through the crystal-clear water. It was brightly colored a

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Stage CHAPTER 3 A Cast of Characters

Why dont we go to the park for a late lunch? Henry suggested the next day. This way we can be nearby when the results are posted. Soo Lee yawned and stretched her arms. She had spent the night with her cousins on a cot in Violets room. What is there

儿童英语读物 The Canoe Trip Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Discovery

Violet, look! Henry called to his sister the next morning. Its Aunt Janes canoe! Henry and Violet ran down to the lake. It was early, and the sky was a little pink. Henry, Violet, we found you! Benny called. He tumbled out of the canoe when it reache

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Stage CHAPTER 9 The Show Must Go On

Melody shrieked. Sarah, who was in the wings when the light crashed, turned pale. Jim jumped onto the stage. How did this happen? he demanded, turning to Henry and Stuart. Both boys gave him a blank look. Nancy came out of the wings onto the stage. D

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Beach CHAPTER 5 Someone’s Stealing Coral!

The following afternoon, Melanie invited the Aldens back to her favorite beach for a delicious picnic lunch. They had spent the morning learning all about dolphins. I asked the cook to pack some special lunches for us, she said, pointing to a large c

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Stage CHAPTER 10 Curtain Call

Its going so much better than the dress rehearsal, Jessie said to Henry as she raced by him between scenes. I can tell, Henry said as he brought one of the switches down to the off position. Nancy caught Jessies eye and put her finger to her lips. Al

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hidden Beach CHAPTER 6 Benny Finds an Unusual Coin

The camp was quiet when the Aldens gathered at a picnic table down by the dock later that evening. Many of the campers used their free time to read and relax in their cabins, while others worked on their craft projects like painting, macrame, and pot

儿童英语读物 The Canoe Trip Mystery CHAPTER 9 Rob’s Story

I guess I owe you an explanation, Rob said. He put his walking stick down and sat by the Aldens in the long grass. Youve just found one of the most valuable private collections of early American coins in the country, he continued. Was it stolen about

儿童英语读物 The Canoe Trip Mystery CHAPTER 10 The Rapids

I hope we made the right decision to leave tomorrow instead of right away, Jessie said worriedly. The Aldens and Rob were seated around the fireplace in the bunkhouse, eating dinner. They planned to leave very early the next morning for White Pine. J

儿童英语读物 The Canoe Trip Mystery CHAPTER 11 Mr. Withington

The following day, Grandfather drove the family station wagon up a long, winding gravel driveway. Ahead, the Aldens could see a very large brick house with white shutters. A maid met them at the door. She led them to a comfortable living room with a