儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery CHAPTER 9 Lost and Found

The next day, the Aldens spent the morning painting the porch of the main house. While they worked, they spoke in low whispers. Its too bad Mabel is at the fund-raising breakfast right now, Jessie said. We have to tell her about the disappearing stai

儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery CHAPTER 10 No Escape

The reporter stood off in the corner of the playroom and looked a little restless. I guess we have our story, Nan. Ill run a little piece about your great-uncle and about House and Hands fixing up the Bugaboo House. Please dont call it that, Nan prot

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 3 A Ghost in the Tower

Benny rushed over to Henrys bed. Henry! Henry! Wake up! Whowhat? Henry said, startled, sitting up quickly in bed, clutching his blankets. Benny, whats going on? Henry, theres somebody up in the tower! I think its a ghost! Benny explained. What are yo

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 4 Do Ghosts Wear Sneakers?

That night, Henry and Benny were getting ready for bed. They both had their pajamas on and their teeth brushed. They were just climbing into their beds when Benny suddenly jumped back out. What are you doing? Henry asked. Getting this, Benny explaine

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 8 Someone’s Out There!

Carola looked surprised. Hiking, she answered. What does it look like? I thought you didnt like hiking, Violet said to Rayanne. Rayanne struggled out of her backpack. Did I say that? she said. Well, when Carola told me she was going to hike up this w

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 5 The Search Continues

The millionaire sure left hard clues, Benny said the next morning. The Aldens were standing on the front lawn of Mrs. Spencers house. They had arrived to wash the outside of her windows. Just moments before, the elderly owner had come out to greet th

儿童英语读物 The Summer Camp Mystery CHAPTER 10 Costume Night

The girls in Birch Cabin gathered around Violet. Can you be my costume Buddy? a girl named Maggie asked. You helped me with the candy dish I made in pottery. I need a Buddy again for my costume. Kims too busy. Kim raced around the cabin looking for p

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 3 A Needle in a Haystack

Guess what, Grandfather? Benny was bursting with news at dinner that night. James Alden was helping himself to some of Mrs. McGregors creamed chicken. He looked puzzled, but only for a moment. I bet you found a mystery to solve, he said, turning to h

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 5 Buried Treasure!

The Aldens headed back to their dormitory, still talking about the footprint. The Aldens suite was empty, but the children heard voices from next door. They knocked on the Dixons suite and found Grandfather and Joel sitting in the living room, drinki

儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery CHAPTER 3 Going, Going, Gone!

All of Greenfield seemed to be jammed into the Bugbees old stable for the House and Hands auction. The Alden children strolled through the excited crowd. Unlike the grown-ups, they passed right by the displays of old furniture, mirrors, paintings, to

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 4 Wild-Goose Chase?

Uh-oh! said Benny. He paused as they entered the library. We didnt bring our library cards. Thats okay, Benny Henry told him. We can look through some books right here. We dont need a card for that. The lady behind the information desk looked up. Whe

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 5 The Hungry Thief

Everyone woke up. Maris, Henry, and Jessie switched on their flashlights. The beams poked holes in the darkness. But nobody saw anything. I heard someone walking! Violet insisted. Over there. She pointed. Bobcat came around the side of the lean-to fr

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 7 Tap, Tap, Tap

Benny! shouted Violet. Jessie ran up to her. Wheres Benny? she asked. Help, squeaked a little voice from nearby. Help! Help! Its Benny, gasped Violet. Help! Benny called again. Benny? Where are you? Violet called. Over here! Benny said. They scramble

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 9 We’ll Be Coming Down the Mountain

Your boots! shouted Benny. Look! Henrys brown hiking boots were sitting on the cabin roof, right above the door! Henry walked up to the cabin and stepped onto a stump next to the cabin door. He reached up and took down the boots. These are my boots f

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 10 How to Catch a Ghost

Im glad it stopped snowing, whispered Violet. Me, too. And when the sun comes up, itll be warmer, said Jessie. They were huddled in the little lean-to just off the Blizzard Trail. Theyd been there since right before dawn. From where they sat, they co

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 4 Stay Away from Blizzard Mountain!

The red pickup truck was just where they had left it. But now it was tilted to one side, like a sinking ship. Look, said Henry. Both tires on one side are flat. Great! fumed Maris. This is just great! Itll be okay, said Jessie. We can fix the tires.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 5 A Forbidden Island

The children rowed along, enjoying the lake, the birds flying overhead, and the nice easy sound of the lake lapping against the boat. I have to admit, this is kind of fun, Jessie said as she pulled the oars of Charlottes yellow rowboat through the cl

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 6 The Hidden Trail

When the children returned to the dock empty-handed, they got a terrible surprise. Our boat is floating away! Jessie pointed to their little yellow rowboat bobbing out on the lake about twenty feet away. How did that happen? I know I tied it up. Wait

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 7 The Secret in the Library

After breakfast the next morning, the Aldens made their lunches in Cousin Charlottes kitchen. While they were bagging their lunches, the phone rang. Jessie ran for it, and the other children listened in. Cousin Charlotte! Were fine. We just got our l

儿童英语读物 The Comic Book Mystery CHAPTER 5 Violet Remembers Something

Hes here! Benny said excitedly, letting the curtain drop back from the living room window. He had been watching for Sid to arrive since breakfast. Benny, said Mrs. McGregor. Its not polite to press your nose against the window. The housekeeper straig