儿童英语读物 The Ghost Ship Mystery CHAPTER 5 A Parrot with a Secret

The Aldens made their way slowly past the quaint shops that lined the cobblestone streets of Ragged Cove. They headed to a big white captains house with a huge black ships anchor planted in front. Looks like this is it, Henry said when he saw the sig

儿童英语读物 The Ghost Ship Mystery CHAPTER 6 A Mysterious Box

The Aldens spent the next morning at the beach. Benny hunted on his hands and knees for sharks teeth. Violet searched for pretty beach glass and unbroken shells, while Jessie and Henry scouted for driftwood. The whole time the Aldens were on the beac

儿童英语读物 The Ghost Ship Mystery CHAPTER 9 A Whale of a Time

At lunch the guests at the Black Dog Inn could talk of nothing but the museum robbery. If you ask me, one guest said, the police should question Miss Coffin first. After all, she lives at the Sailors Museum. Humph! another guest said. What about inve

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 8 An Unexpected Visitor

At last it was evening, time to go to the dog show. The Aldens had finished the banner and put it carefully away, until the next night when they felt sure Sunny would compete for Best in Show. Then theyd gotten dressed up and gone to the Center. They

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 9 Sunny Disappears

The next day, the last day of the Greenfield Dog Show, was bright and clear. Since Watch couldnt go to the dog show, and since he had to go to the veterinarians that afternoon to get his shots (although of course, he didnt know it), the Aldens decide

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 10 And the Winner Is …

At last it was evening, and the contest the Best of Show, the best dog at the First Annual Greenfield Dog Show, was about to begin. In their ringside seats, the Aldens and Mrs. Teague leaned forward eagerly. One by one the seven dogs were led into th

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 8 Benny’s Discovery

It was nearly midnight when Benny came to a decision he just had to take one last look at the treasures from the dig. After making sure that Joe and Henry were sound asleep, he crept out of the bedroom and headed downstairs. He groped his way in the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 3 Working at the Dig

Is everybody ready for another day at the dig? Amy asked at breakfast the next morning. Were all set, Henry said, finishing a big plate of bacon and eggs. Benny helped me pack sandwiches and a thermos of cider, Joe added, pointing to a picnic basket.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 6 A Close Call

This is creepy, Violet said. And Im freezing. I told you to wear a sweater, Jessie muttered. The nights get chilly here. It was midnight and the two sisters were headed for the dig with Amy. Amy swung her flashlight in a zigzag motion to light the wa

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 5 The Mysterious Man

That night after dinner, as the Alden children sat on the wide front porch with their grandfather and the Teagues, Jessie said, Mrs. Teague, do you know someone who has a dog named Plum? Plum? repeated Mrs. Teague. Well, yes, I do. Thats the name of

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 5 Something Lost, Something Found

Each day brought several new customers to Piccolos Pizza. The Aldens were sure many more would follow once the restaurant started serving its big pizzas again. Finally the day came when the gas company was going to fix the broken gas line to the Picc

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 6 Benny Finds Two Treasures

Mr. Alden was out on the grounds when his grandchildren spotted him. They couldnt wait to tell their grandfather about the map. Watch dashed over from the garden to greet the children. Watch has been whining for you children to come outdoors all morn

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 7 Benny Solves a Puzzle

What an adventure! Benny announced when he came back to the castle. The children chattered on about their morning while they helped Carrie get lunch. As usual, Benny was starving, which was too bad. Lunch that day was just dibs and dabs of leftovers

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 8 Mysterious Music

When the children came downstairs to help with dinner, Carrie was on the phone. Just wait there, Carrie said, disgusted. I cant imagine why you ran out of gas. There was enough in the tank for at least one trip to town. Never mind. Ill send someone f

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 7 A Surprise Visit

This doesnt look good, Mr. Lightfeather said the following morning. The whole family was gathered at the breakfast table, as he read a letter from the tribal council. The developer has gotten his permit approved. Hes going to start digging up the for

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Purple Pool CHAPTER 9 The Phone Call

Reluctantly waving good-bye to Mike, Jessie followed Violet down the stairs to the ninth floor. When they got there, they looked around for Karen, but she was nowhere to be seen. Rats! Jessie said to her sister. Weve lost her. The only person they sa

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Horse CHAPTER 3 The Mystery Horse

Thats right, Jessie, Danny said encouragingly the next morning. Use short strokes with the dandy brush, and dont be afraid to press hard. Jessie and Violet were helping Danny groom a horse named Oliver. He was a large Appaloosa with colorful markings

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 5 Snooping at the Dig

I cant believe its gone, Violet said softly to Mrs. Lightfeather a few minutes later. Who would take it? Someone must have stolen it, Joe said. Maybe they thought it was valuable. All the children had gathered in the kitchen once they heard what had

儿童英语读物 Bicycle Mystery CHAPTER 6 Trouble on the Road

When the Aldens had wheeled away from the post office, Henry said, Now you can run awhile, Shadow. It will do you good. You are getting lazy. The day was warm, and a little wind was blowing. It was a perfect day for riding. Shadow ran along beside Be

儿童英语读物 Bicycle Mystery CHAPTER 7 Danger in the Night

At about five oclock the Aldens reached the Ashby motel where they planned to stay. They rode up to the office window with their strange dog. They asked for two rooms side by side, with a door between. The manager looked out and saw the dog. You cant