儿童英语读物 Bicycle Mystery CHAPTER 8 Catch as Catch Can

Benny said suddenly, Now I know where we are! Theres the old lighthouse where we stayed that summer. Remember? That was fun, living in that lighthouse, said Violet. Henry said, It shows we are not many miles from Aunt Janes. They all looked toward th

儿童英语读物 Bicycle Mystery CHAPTER 9 Lucky Day

We arent used to traffic, said Jessie, laughing. We havent met many cars, Ben. Benny said excitedly, But this one is stopping! Oho! Its trying to stop us! The car drove up so near the Aldens that they had to get off their bikes. Jessie whispered, Its

儿童英语读物 Bicycle Mystery CHAPTER 10 One Puzzle Left

Now the Aldens wanted nothing but to get home with the dog. They agreed not to stop anywhere except to eat and sleep. Violet said, We must say hello to Mrs. Randall, though. We go right through Second Landing. Jessie said, Lets do that. We told her w

儿童英语读物 Bicycle Mystery CHAPTER 11 Show Dog

The Aldens reached home safely. They found that their grandfather knew all about the dog. He had seen their picture in the paper. But Violet had to tell him all about the rainy night in the empty house. Jessie told him about the roadside stand and Ro

儿童英语读物 Tree House Mystery CHAPTER 4 Finding Uncle Max

Jeffrey and Sammy Beach were running around their yard early the next morning when the Aldens were eating breakfast. Good luck to all of you, Mr. Alden said as he started for his car. I hope the boys can go with you on your bicycle trip. Well, they a

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 10 One Last Song

Benny and Jessie were glad when everyone came back early. From the window they could see their grandfather and Mr. Tooner unloading some bushes to plant along the drive. They heard Carrie drive the Jeep up to the kitchen entrance. Benny looked up at

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 9 Vanished into Thin Air

Carrie Bell was in a hurry. I wish I didnt have to go to town with Sandy, she told the Alden children. Id much rather poke around the secret room this morning. I guess Ill have to wait a bit, she said with a sigh. Imagine! A whole roomful of treasure

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Horse CHAPTER 4 Chore Time!

The next morning after breakfast, everyone rushed over to check the Chore List that Mr. Morgan posted on the pantry door. Weve got kitchen duty, Jessie said to Benny. Sarah and Ive got something called . . . mulching, Violet said. Henry and I will be

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Horse CHAPTER 5 Stop, Thief!

Jessie was relieved to find Henry, Violet, and Benny sitting apart from the group, under the shade of an apple tree. They had finished eating, and Henry was whittling a chunk of white oak with his pocketknife. You missed lunch, Benny said the moment

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Horse CHAPTER 6 The Barn Raising

A few days later, Benny was working with Sarah in the vegetable patch when he had a great idea. Why couldnt he try for a prize at the Cooperstown Fair? Jessie and Violet had already decided to make a blueberry pie for the baking division, and Henry h

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Horse CHAPTER 7 A Day at the Fair

The following afternoon, the Aldens finished their chores early and rode into town with Mr. Morgan and Sarah. I always stop at the post office for the mail while Dad goes to the hardware store, Sarah said. Then we both head straight to Hilarys for ch

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Horse CHAPTER 8 Fire!

The next evening, the Morgans invited the guests to a wienie roast at the old pond. We do this every year right after the fair, Sarah explained to Jessie. Everyone roasts their own hot dogs, and then we sit around the camp fire and sing. I guess you

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Horse CHAPTER 9 Danger Strikes!

The following morning, Violet told Henry and Jessie about the tire tracks she and Benny had spotted near the old pond. Youre sure they were fresh tracks? Henry asked. Violet shrugged. I think so. They might have been left by visitors, Jessie suggeste

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Horse CHAPTER 10 The Mystery’s Over!

Whats going on? Mrs. Morgan looked anxious when the Aldens appeared at the main house. She was standing on the front porch with Danny, Sarah, and Ms. Jefferies. I thought I heard a siren, and Danny said he saw flashing lights over by the pond. It was

儿童英语读物 Bicycle Mystery CHAPTER 4 Sunshine and Shadow

Listen! said Violet. It isnt raining as hard this morning as it was last night. Maybe it will stop soon. Its only six oclock, said Henry. But we should be on our way as soon at it stops raining. This wont be much of a breakfast, said Jessie as they s

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 3 The Polka-Dotted Couple

The Greenfield Center, where the dog show was being held, was a big new building at the edge of town. As the Aldens approached it the next day, they could see cars and trucks and vans arriving, and people hurrying in and out. The sign out front read

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 7 A Surprise for Sunny

I want to make a surprise for Sunny, announced Benny the next morning after the Aldens and the Teagues had finished breakfast and Grandfather had taken the Teagues on a tour of Greenfield. Benny and his brother and two sisters had gone to their boxca

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 9 The Pow-Wow

I hope you made plenty of fried bread, Joe said to his mother a few hours later. The family had gathered in the kitchen for a quick breakfast before the Pow-Wow. We made five baskets to bring with us, Violet said, and we saved some just for you. She

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 10 A Day in Court

Benny woke up after everyone else the next morning, and the aroma of sizzling bacon lured him downstairs. Mrs. Lightfeather smiled when she saw his rumpled hair and motioned him to a seat at the breakfast table. Dont worry, Benny, she assured him. We

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Purple Pool CHAPTER 10 The Letter

The next morning after breakfast, the children sat in the lobby. They hoped theyd see Lucille and Malcolm and maybe find out what was going on. While they waited, they enjoyed themselves just watching the people going in and out. Ill never get over a