儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Midnight Dog CHAPTER 10 The Ghost Catchers Explain

The porch swing creaked as Benny and Violet rocked back and forth in it. Curled in the corner, Watch yawned. It was late, long past dinner, on the last night of the Aldens visit to Elbow Bend. Mrs. Wade had made another special dinner, almost as good

儿童英语读物 The Copycat Mystery CHAPTER 3 An Offer to Help

Gwen laughed. As far as I know, she said, the farmhouse is not haunted. Jake North sighed. I guess that would be hoping for too much. Jessie caught Henrys eye. Why would anyone want a house to be haunted? What I mean is, it would make a good newspape

儿童英语读物 The Copycat Mystery CHAPTER 4 A Trick of the Eye

The next morning, as soon as they had finished breakfast, the Alden children took the bikes that Aunt Jane kept for them and set off along the quiet country road. A gentle breeze was stirring the long grass and the birds were singing up a storm when

儿童英语读物 The Copycat Mystery CHAPTER 5 The Copycat Strikes Again

The Aldens were busy helping with tours all morning long. It wasnt until they were having a break for lunch that they could talk about the mystery again. You heard what Gwen said this morning, Jessie reminded them as she unwrapped a tuna sandwich. If

儿童英语读物 The Copycat Mystery CHAPTER 6 Aunt Jane’s Treat

Benny was tearing the lettuce into bite-sized pieces for dinner. Working as a tour guide sure gives me an appetite! he said. Everything gives you an appetite, Benny. Henry laughed as he took a wooden salad bowl down from the cupboard and handed it to

儿童英语读物 The Copycat Mystery CHAPTER 7 The Double Take

The next morning, Benny stepped out of the changing room and announced, Im growing like a weed! Violet looked over at Benny. What in the world . . .? What happened? asked Jessie. Benny scratched his head. I guess I sprouted up last night. Sure enough

儿童英语读物 The Copycat Mystery CHAPTER 8 Putting Two and Two Together

After cooling off in the pond, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny changed into clean shorts and T-shirts, then hurried downstairs. They found Aunt Jane reading the newspaper in the living room in front of a whirling fan. She looked up as they trooped i

儿童英语读物 The Hockey Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Rink at Night

Did you see that, Benny? Violet whispered when they had stepped outside Traceys office and shut the door. See what? Benny asked. The orange cones! In Traceys office! Violet said. Remember at Jessies first team practice, the orange cones were missing?

儿童英语读物 The Hockey Mystery CHAPTER 5 Hidden Away

A few days later, Violet, Benny, and Grandfather were sitting in the stands for the first Polar Bears game. Jessie was in the locker room with the rest of the team, putting on her uniform. She was excited to be wearing her blue-and-white Polar Bears

儿童英语读物 The Hockey Mystery CHAPTER 7 A Surprise in Jessie’s Bag

Jessie heard the locker room door shut, and she heard footsteps in the entryway. She could see someones shadow against the wall. Jessie waited to see who would come around the corner. A moment later, Cathy came in. When she saw Jessie sitting there,

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 9 Partners in Crime

Maybe Mrs. McGregor decided to put the note somewhere else, suggested Violet. You know, for safekeeping. We can ask when she gets home. Henry agreed. I guess we shouldnt suspect people until were certain it was actually stolen. And no matter what, de

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 10 A Hidden Treasure

There must be something else here, said Jessie. Something were not seeing. This got Henry thinking. Reaching into the hatbox, he patted all around. Finally, he pulled up gently on the flowery paper that lined the bottom. I think theres something here

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Midnight Dog CHAPTER 3 Howls in the Night

Applause broke out. The Aldens turned in surprise. They had been so interested in the story that Kate Frances was telling, they hadnt even noticed that a small crowd of people had also stopped to listen. Several of them were tourists, with cameras ar

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Midnight Dog CHAPTER 4 Clues in the Park

But Watch didnt howl anymore that night and when Benny woke up, sunlight was pouring in through the window. He jumped out of bed and got dressed as quickly as he could. As he and Watch hurried down the stairs, his nose told him that someone had alrea

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Midnight Dog CHAPTER 5 Tourists Keep Out?

The next morning, as the Aldens walked toward the Elbow Bend State Park visitors center, they saw Dr. Sage and Brad. Henry and Jessie had told Violet and Benny about the scientist, and Lainey and Kate Frances had promised to introduce them. But the t

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Midnight Dog CHAPTER 6 No Footprints

Some people jumped up to look. But most of the audience just stared as a small white doglike figure seemed to float through the dark shadows beneath the huge old trees at the far side of the clearing. And then it was gone. Everyone stay calm, said th

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Midnight Dog CHAPTER 7 An Exciting Discovery

I dont have to work at the park this morning, so Im going to walk to town to do a little shopping, Lainey said the next morning after breakfast. Who wants to come with me? I do, said Benny. Me, too, echoed Jessie and Violet. Count me in, Henry said.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Midnight Dog CHAPTER 8 Setting a Trap

Bennys eyes grew wide. What? he gasped. Jessie didnt answer right away. They went outside and Benny hopped excitedly along next to her. We know Laineys not the one who did it, because she really is afraid of snakes, and we know Brad was with her the

儿童英语读物 The Hockey Mystery HAPTER 8 Jessie Makes a Discovery

Show me whats missing, Henry said, taking the list from Jessie. A hockey jersey, said Jessie, pointing to one of the items on the list. And a hockey stick. Benny and Violet crowded around to look at the list, too. They definitely werent in the box, s

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 3 Hold the Mushrooms!

Well, said Grandfather Alden, patting his stomach, I couldnt eat another bite if you paid me! They were sitting in a booth at Joes Restaurant. Nor could I! agreed Mrs. McGregor. I think I have room for more, Benny piped up. There was one slice of piz