儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Snow CHAPTER 9 Tracks

The Aldens stood close together, silently looking at the fallen snow figures. Henry put an arm around Bennys shoulder. Maybe it was an accident, he said, hoping to comfort his brother. Benny didnt respond. What kind of accident? Violet asked. Henry s

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 1 Getting Ready

Are we ready or not?! six-year-old Benny asked eagerly as he danced around the kitchen. The Aldens dog, Watch, awoke from his nap and barked excitedly. Bennys older sister, Jessie, was making small round sandwiches. Be patient, Benny, she said. She w

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 2 The Party

The Civic Center was buzzing with activity. People ran this way and that checking on last-minute details. A long table was set up in the reception hall. Arms full, the Aldens headed toward it. The orchestra has arrived at the hotel! someone said. Hur

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 3 The Score

Melody led them to the lobby. She stopped before a glass case on the wall. Pointing to several sheets of music displayed inside, she said, Look at those! Arent they amazing? a woman who had been staring at them said. Benny didnt see anything special

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 4 The Missing Score

Later, at home, the Alden children sat around the kitchen table drinking hot chocolate. Soo Lee, who was staying overnight, was with them. That was a great party, Jessie said. The food was super, Benny said. Too bad theres none left. The jelly sandwi

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 5 The Search

The Mozart score has been stolen? Jessie repeated to make sure she had heard right. Yes, Janet Muller said. She wandered away, murmuring, I knew it. I just knew this would happen. Melody saw the Aldens and rushed over. When did you discover the score

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 6 Two Suspects

Victor Perrelli sank to the edge of the bed. Oh, my, he said, and ran his hands through his hair. Do you suppose someone came in here and took the score? Weve looked everywhere, Jessie said. It doesnt seem to be here. This is terrible, terrible, Vict

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 7 Violet’s Lesson

At lunchtime, the orchestra stopped practicing. Most of the members went back to the hotel. Bob Weldon suggested that he and Victor make one last search for the score. The Aldens looked for Melody to ask her to have lunch with them, but she had disap

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Music CHAPTER 8 Spies

An hour later, when Violet and Soo Lee returned to the Civic Center, the other Aldens were outside waiting for them. Finally! Benny said as his sister and cousin approached. That must have been some lesson, Henry added. Thats for sure, Violet respond

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 1 Landing!

Benny sighed. Theres nothing to do, he said. Benny was six years old, and he liked to keep busy. No one answered him. At the kitchen table, Violet was drawing, Jessie was reading a book on the history of flight, and Henry was looking through cookbook

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 1 A Terrible Lizard

Five suitcases, three good-sized ones and two small ones, stood next to three good-sized children and two small ones. The childrens grandfather, James Alden, reached into the trunk of his car. They had just pulled up behind the Pickering Natural Hist

儿童英语读物 The Dinosaur Mystery CHAPTER 2 The Shadow Knows

Pete deposited the children at Mr. and Mrs. Diggss. Its nice to be in a normal apartment, Benny said. An older gray-haired couple smiled at the children. Not too normal. Grandfather Alden laughed. Just take a peek in the other rooms. The children stu

儿童英语读物 The Pizza Mystery CHAPTER 1 Not Hungry

Four children and one dog were sound asleep in the roomy black car. James Alden, the childrens grandfather, took one hand off the steering wheel. He patted Benny Aldens curly head, but the six-year-old boy didnt stir. In the rearview mirror, Mr. Alde

儿童英语读物 The Pizza Mystery CHAPTER 2 A Face at the Window

Benny pressed his nose against the cold, foggy window of the car. Half the fun of Silver Falls was a visit to Toms Gas Station. But not that day. Violet felt sorry for Benny. Then she thought of something. She drew a silly snowman on the misty window

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Bookstore Chapter 1 Going, Going, Gone!

Next to be auctioned is this toy boxcar, a man yelled to the crowd in the courtyard. A fine thing for a fine boy or girl. Do I hear a dollar? Benny Alden wriggled in his seat. He was so excited he could hardly sit still. He reached into the pocket of

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Bookstore Chapter 2 A Surprise Bidder

Grandfather! the children said, laughing and hugging Mr. Alden when the auction was over. You bought the bookshop! Everyone seemed amazed except for Benny. Now we have a toy boxcar, a real boxcar, and a bookstore. What a good idea! But what will we d

儿童英语读物 The Chocolate Sundae Mystery CHAPTER 1 The Pink Truck

One spring morning, four children stood outside their house in Greenfield washing the family station wagon. Six-year-old Benny Alden soaked his dirty rag in a pail of sudsy water. Boy, its getting hot out here, he remarked to his brother Henry. Henry

儿童英语读物 The Chocolate Sundae Mystery CHAPTER 2 The Ice Cream Shoppe

I wonder what that lady has against the ice cream parlor? Jessie asked thoughtfully when the Aldens were further down the street. Maybe shes just mad the Shoppe is taking customers away from her business, Henry suggested. She had lots of customers, B

儿童英语读物 The Chocolate Sundae Mystery CHAPTER 3 The Angry Customer

Hey, whats going on out here? Mr. Brown called as he came hurrying out of the kitchen. Thats no way to talk to one of my waitresses, he told the man angrily. Shes new here, new to this country, and shes never worked in an ice cream parlor before. Tha

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon CHAPTER 2 Grandfather’s News

Once the basket and balloon were secured in a small trailer, Sky said to the Aldens, Lets hope well meet again soon. Then she got into Pete Morans station wagon. The Landings Inn was written on its side. As it pulled out of the driveway, Pete, Sky, a