儿童英语读物 The Copycat Mystery CHAPTER 10 April Fool Pie

When the Aldens finished their last day as tour guides, Aunt Jane invited everyone over for a special barbecue. Jessie and Benny sat on one side of an extra-long picnic table, along with Mr. Mason, Aunt Jane, Gwen, and Sharon. Across from them sat He

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 6 A Haunted Cabin?

Later that afternoon, Violet stopped. Look! she said. Through the trees, they saw an old cabin. Thats it, Maris said. Were here. She turned off the narrow, almost invisible path shed been following and marking, and pushed her way through the bushes.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 6 A Surprising Discovery

The Aldens refused to give up. The next day they went back to riding their bikes up and down the streets of Greenfield. Weve been all over the Morningside neighborhood, Jessie pointed out as they sat on a bench in the town square. The children were t

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 7 Along Came a Spider!

Why dont we visit Sam on our way home, suggested Henry. The four Aldens had worked hard all afternoon washing the windows of Mr. Arnolds red brick house. Now they were pedaling back along the streets of Greenfield, with buckets hung over their handle

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 8 A Shadow in the Night

Watch growled softly. Benny sat up in bed. Whats wrong, Watch? he asked in a sleepy voice. After a long day the Aldens had sat up in the boxcar, talking about their mystery. But now it was the middle of the night and they were all in bed. The house w

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 10 The Mystery Man

We thought wed take you out for lunch with us, Thomas, said Rose. And what a stroke of luck to find the Aldens here! she added, glancing over at the children. Wed sure like it if youd join us, Sam told them. The children looked at one another. They w

儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery CHAPTER 4 Footsteps Overhead

The next morning Jessie woke up with cold feet. She was used to Watch sleeping at the end of her bed and warming her feet. Only now Watch was at home while Jessie was in her sleeping bag in the Bugbee playhouse. Soon everyone elses eyes were opening,

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 6 Going on a Treasure Hunt

Now, just wait a minute, Benny, Henry said. Someone might already have found the treasure, you know. I mean, were not the first ones to have seen this letter. No, were not, Jessie agreed. I wonder who found it first and who left it in the tower. Even

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 7 Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner!

A few minutes later, the children were standing inside McGraw Hall, looking up at the directory on the wall. It says Professor Meyers office is on the first floor, said Henry. Room 106. The children passed a large lecture hall and found Room 106 at t

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Tower Points the Way

Jessie, Violet, wake up, said Benny. Violet opened her eyes and sat up. What time is it? Five-thirty, said Benny. Ugh, said Violet, falling back onto her pillow. Benny had set his little alarm clock for five-thirty to give them time to get dressed an

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 9 The Professor’s Secret Project

The children looked at Professor Meyer and then looked at one another. Was she after the treasure? I thought about that second letter all night, Professor Meyer said. When I woke up this morning, I realized that the shadow of the tower would point to

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 10 A Reward for the Children

You were the one? Joel asked in disbelief. Yes, I was the one who found the letterand then left it up here, Don said. Where did you find it? Benny wanted to know. It was tucked inside that antique book my father gave me, Don said. So thats why you di

儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 3 Hard Work and Free Ice Cream

There was a long silence. Then Brianna said, Maybe its somebodys dumb idea of a funny joke. Not funny, snapped Katy Expensive. Were going to have to pay for that ice cream even though we cant sell it. With all the costs of buying the ice-cream wagon,

儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 4 Who Took the Posters?

No dessert? Grandfather Alden sounded surprised. Not even you, Benny? The Aldens had just finished dinner together. Grandfather knew that Benny always had room for dessert. I had ice cream this afternoon, Benny said. Two free scoops. Big ones, said H

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 9 A Tangled Web

The Aldens pedaled downtown as fast as they could. They left their bikes in the parking lot behind the office building on Elm Street. As they raced around to the front of the building, they saw well-dressed people with briefcases coming and going. Th

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 3 No Such Thing as Ghosts

Not a real bobcat, Violet, Maris reassured her. Bobcat. Bob Leeds. Everyone calls him Bobcat. Hes a park ranger and an expert on bobcats, too. Thats why hes called Bobcat, Maris said. She turned down a long, bumpy road, which led to a stone house not

儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery CHAPTER 5 Creaks and Squeaks

After dinner that night, nearly all the House and Hands volunteers had left for the day. The Aldens were in charge of doing the dinner dishes. That chocolate pudding was yummy, Benny said. He licked his spoon clean then dropped it into the soapy dish

儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery CHAPTER 6 Mysterious Music

My muscles real strong now! Benny said as he and the other Aldens climbed to the third floor of the Bugbee House the next day. Nan was following right behind, rushing as usual to get the Aldens working and out of her way. After three days, the Aldens

儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Disappearing Staircase Appears

The Aldens tiptoed into the hallway behind Henry. They stood under the secret ceiling panel. Jessie beamed her flashlight upward. Hey look. Whoever was up here didnt close the panel all the way. Its hanging open partway. I think we can reach it from

儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery CHAPTER 7 A Crash in the Dark

Late that night in the middle of the night, the little playhouse where the Aldens were camped out shook in the wind. Jessie reached over and tapped Henrys shoulder. Henry are you awake? Im glad youre up, Jessie, Henry whispered back. I hope all this