儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 9 A Clue and a Trap

The four Aldens followed the white car through Greenfield. They stayed as far behind it as they could while still keeping it in sight. The driver didnt seem to notice that her car was being followed. At last the car turned into a driveway on Walnut S

儿童英语读物 The Comic Book Mystery CHAPTER 3 The Barn in the Woods

The next morning the Alden children caught the first bus to Putnam. Thirty minutes later, they climbed off in Putnams bus station. Henry had brought a map. After consulting it, he said, Oak Tree Circle isnt too far from here. We can walk. It had rain

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 3 A Mystery Perks

The Aldens! Mrs. Spencer looked surprised. She stood at the door, wiping her hands on an apron. Her snowy white hair was pulled back into a bun. Back again! Did you forget something? Jessie shook her head. We didnt forget anything, Mrs. Spencer, she

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 4 The Key to a Rhyme

As the Aldens settled around the table again, Mrs. Spencer opened a kitchen drawer. She pulled out a white envelope. I found this in my mailbox this morning, she told them in a quiet voice. What is it, Mrs. Spencer? Violet couldnt help asking. She wa

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 5 A Warning

Solving mysteries is hard work, Benny said as they wheeled their bikes back onto the road. But its fun, too, he quickly added. Thats for sure! Jessie said. And the others agreed. The Aldens were never happier than when they were figuring out clues. H

儿童英语读物 The Comic Book Mystery CHAPTER 4 The Secret Signature

But why? asked Benny, shocked. Sid had been so nice, giving them lunch and everything. Why would he refuse to sign their comic book? Because, stated Sid Hoyt, your comic is a fake. I didnt draw it. Jessie gasped. A fake! Are you sure? Positive. Wait

儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 5 Is This Your Horse?

Next stop, the library, Brianna announced from the drivers seat of the ice-cream wagon. She guided Butterscotch across the grass and under the shade of a large old oak tree next to the library building. Why dont you ring the wagon bell, Benny. Benny

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 9 Skeleton Keys

Henry and Jessie took the stone steps to the tower two at a time. Light on their feet, they didnt make a sound until they reached a landing. There they stopped to catch their breath near a small window. Were safe for now, Henry whispered. William is

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Star Ruby CHAPTER 3 Jewels in the Dirt

Benny, there are no flying saucers, Jessie said. What else can it be? he insisted. The children watched for a few more minutes. But the reddish round light did not reappear. Wed better get back, Henry said. Its pretty late. They walked to the cabins.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Star Ruby CHAPTER 4 The Mixed-up Backpacks

What did I find? Violet asked anxiously. The man at the grading counter held up her stone between his thumb and forefinger. A very nice Mama Bear ruby, he proclaimed. Id say its easily twenty carats. Wow! exclaimed Benny. The gem inspector put the st

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Star Ruby CHAPTER 5 The Figure in White

The next morning, the kids met outside Violet and Jessies cabin to discuss the mystery. My backpack is the same as Jessies, Violet said. Suppose the person took Jessies accidentally? Henry nodded. That makes sense. The person could have been after yo

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Star Ruby CHAPTER 6 Jessie’s Treasure

Lets go look at the place where we saw that person last night, Benny said the next morning. Before breakfast? Violet asked, teasing her brother. I thought youd be starving, like always. A new mystery is more important, Benny declared. Itll only take

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Star Ruby CHAPTER 7 The Robbery

Violet rushed over. Oh, no! Are you sure? Jessie turned her backpack upside down. A comb, sunscreen, and a pack of mints tumbled out. I put the container in this pocket, she said. That was the only thing I kept in it. Its empty! Someone stole the rub

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Star Ruby CHAPTER 8 Buried Treasure

The chalkboard outside the dining room announced possible storms later that day. Violet read the breakfast menu printed below the weather forecast. Contest SpecialNative-Stone Buckets and Star Ruby Muffins. Were having dirt for breakfast? Benny said.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Star Ruby CHAPTER 9 “This Is My Final Warning!”

The others crowded around Jessie. It is the star ruby! Benny breathed. How did you know it was in the dirt pile? Your joke about rocks sleeping in a bed of rocks gave me the idea to look here, Jessie said to him. And when I saw that rain river in the

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 7 The Invitation

It was the Mona Lisa Henry told Grandfather that evening at dinner. Shes the lady with the famous smile. And thanks to Violet, added Jessie, helping herself to the roasted potatoes, we finally figured it out. Benny, who was pouring gravy onto his roa

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 6 Keep Smiling!

It rained in Greenfield for the next few days, and the children spent their time inside, puzzling over the strange rhyme. They thought and thought, but they still couldnt come up with any answers. I have an idea, Violet said when the sun finally came

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Snapdragon Lurks

When they got back from the gallery, Grandfather wasted no time in tearing the wrapping away from the painting hed bought. He held up a landscape of clover fields edged with autumn trees that seemed to glow with light and color. In a bottom corner wa

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 10 Alive in Dead Man’s Cave

After the sun went down, the Aldens turned on their flashlights. The beams cast shadows everywhere. At least we dont have to tiptoe around, Henry said as he and his brother and sisters explored the old house. The children stayed close together so the

儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 3 Hey! Hay!

The next morning after breakfast, the Aldens dressed in their old work clothes. They had important chores to do in the barn. Peggy and Doc had asked them to help with the sheep shearing and said it was a fuzzy, messy job. There you go, Jessie said, w