儿童英语读物 Bicycle Mystery CHAPTER 5 Eight Helping Hands

Now that breakfast was over, Benny said, My, I feel good. I feel like having an adventure. I only wish our shadow would stop whining. Shadow, dont you know that shadows dont whine? But Shadow paid no attention. He ran along, whining softly. Violet sa

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Purple Pool CHAPTER 11 The Mystery Man

The Aldens all stood in the lobby and Grandfather said, This is our last day in New York. I have an appointment this afternoon. What do you children intend to do? I want to swim in the purple pool, Benny said. Henry laughed. Im sure by now the pool i

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 4 Footprints

It was two days later when Henry realized that something strange was going on at the dig. I just dont get it. He nudged the soft earth with the toe of his shoe. I worked all yesterday afternoon on this square, and now its filled in with dirt. Maybe y

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 3 A Light Goes on Again

The apartment above Piccolos Pizza wasnt empty for long. Mr. Alden and Watch left for Greenfield just as soon as the children got their luggage from the car. Grandfather promised to return in a couple of weeks. And they promised him a large Pizza Sup

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 4 Dog Walking

The Lamplighter Inn seemed to be just as full of people and dogs and hustle and bustle as the Greenfield Center had been. How will we find Mrs. DeCicco? asked Benny, staring. Well ask at the desk, said Henry. He led the way to the inns front desk and

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 6 A Bad Haircut

The Aldens stared as the strange man hurried away. Do you think he was trying to steal that dog? asked Violet. Jessie put her hands on her hips. I dont know. It sure looked like it. But how could he, in the middle of a dog show with so many people ar

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 4 Someone Listens In

In a short time, the back stairs that connected the apartment to the restaurant were busy all day long. Small, unbaked pizzas went upstairs, and hot, steaming ones came back down. Several days after Jessies Personal Pizza Plan got going, everyone pre

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 4 The Unfriendly Guest

On their way to the Crooked House the next day, Benny suddenly cried out, Oh, no! I forgot to bring it. And he gave his forehead a smack with the palm of his hand. Bring what, Benny? asked Jessie. She was sure he had packed all of his warm winter clo

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 5 The Mystery Lady

After the Aldens helped with the dishes, they carried their suitcases up the crooked staircase behind Mrs. McGregor. Will you tell us about the riddle now? Benny asked her. I wont keep you in suspense much longer, promised Mrs. McGregor. As soon as y

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 6 Who in the World Is Rebecca Flagg?

Benny held out his cracked pink cup while Violet poured hot chocolate from a big thermos. Thisll sure warm me up! he said. The Aldens were sitting together on a snowy bank by the lake after a busy morning. Their day had started with a hearty breakfas

儿童英语读物 Snowbound Mystery CHAPTER 5 Benny’s Puzzle

The next morning the sun came out. What a beautiful day, said Violet. Its perfect after that rain. This is our day to go nutting, Benny said. If he had known it, it was their day for something else, too. Now what shall we put the nuts in? Jessie aske

儿童英语读物 Tree House Mystery CHAPTER 9 Good News

It was library day when Violet and Benny rode their bikes over to the Beaches. Jessie and Henry had made other plans and could not go, but Sammy and Jeffrey were waiting. They had notebooks and pencils. Follow us, Benny called. We know the way. Soon

儿童英语读物 The Hockey Mystery CHAPTER 10 The Winning Stick

Jessie skated quickly over to Henry, who was standing beside the bench congratulating the players. Violet and Benny were with him. Grandfather was still up in the stands chatting with some of the parents. Henry, Violet, Benny! Jessie called out. Hey

儿童英语读物 Snowbound Mystery CHAPTER 11 One More Question

Benny was right. It did not take too long to fix the store. First, some carpenters took down the wall between the two stores to make one big room. Benny noticed one special carpenter. He was an old man. He was slow, but he did fine work. He kept look

儿童英语读物 The Hockey Mystery CHAPTER 3 An Unexpected Spill

After Benny, Violet, and Kevin got out of their skates, the group followed Kevin to his office, which was off the lobby. It was right next to Traceys office. As they walked by, Jessie saw her old teacher inside, sitting at her desk filling out papers

儿童英语读物 The Hockey Mystery CHAPTER 4 A Secret Plan

A few days later, the Aldens were back at the rink for another practice. In the days after their talk in the snack bar, Jessie had gone to the rink for a few practices on her own. She was getting used to waking up early. She and the others had been w

儿童英语读物 Snowbound Mystery CHAPTER 4 Attic Guests

The Aldens got up. It was cold and dark. Not much light came in from the window, and the fire in the fireplace was almost gone. Henry looked up at the ceiling. He listened. That must be a squirrel, he said. One squirrel? asked Benny. It sounds like a

儿童英语读物 Tree House Mystery CHAPTER 5 Up a Tree

Then for two days it rained. Benny and Henry put on their raincoats and went over to see Sammy and Jeffrey. Henry showed them how to make a sign for the tree house with their names on it, so they had something to do. Benny showed them how to tie knot

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 8 A List of Suspects

After hanging the Mystery Ladys painting on the wall again, the children hurried downstairs to prepare their dinner of sweet-and-sour meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, and fruit salad. The Aldens were on their own tonight. Mrs. McGregor and Ma

儿童英语读物 Tree House Mystery CHAPTER 11 Lost and Found

There was plenty to do to help Uncle Max get his restaurant open. Jessie and Violet made bright yellow curtains for the big new window. Jeffrey and Sam wrote a story about the rocking horse. Mr. Alden had it printed on place mats with a picture of th