儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 4 Syrup and Suspects

I smell maple syrup, a voice said from under the covers in Bennys bed. Jessie sat up and sniffed. I smell it, too. It must be coming from the sugarhouse. Peggy said thats where they boil the sap from their maple trees to get syrup. Mmm. Maybe this mo

儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 5 Bears Everywhere

When the Aldens arrived, the Old Mills Town Hall was buzzing with bear people. They carried big bears, little bears, and in-between bears. Some were unpacking bear music boxes; others bear T-shirts, bear books, and every kind of bear knick-knack. The

儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 6 Big, Fuzzy Heads

On the way to lunch, the Aldens told Peggy about Mrs. Keppel and the furry ears. I couldnt tell if they were Herr Bear ears, Benny said. But you know what? They sure werent made out of china stuff like those other bears she has. I almost asked her ab

儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 7 Too Many Bears

When the Aldens strolled over to the toy hospital after lunch, the CLOSED sign was posted on the door. Dont worry, Peggy said. Doc closed early. He needs to finish all the work he has on the bears people dropped off for the jamboree. He told me hell

儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 8 Bears on Parade

Benny clicked the seat belt over his furry stomach. Now Chatter Bear isnt the only bear wearing a seat belt, he announced to everyone in Peggys car. Are you sure Miss Sayer and Professor Tweedy didnt see us in our costumes? Peggy couldnt help smiling

儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 9 Bear Talk

The tubas stopped playing, the marchers stopped marching. But the Aldens didnt stop looking for Herr Bear. Im sad Herr Bear is still missing, Violet said when the doors to the Old Mills Town Hall opened to the public. But Im glad Mrs. Keppel didnt ta

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 9 Uncovering the Truth

It was almost dinnertime when Grandfather phoned, asking the children to meet him at the gallery right away. He sounded very mysterious. The four Aldens got on their bicycles and pedaled as fast as they could to Town Square. When they arrived, they s

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 4 The Aldens Have a Dog Day

After a long bike ride, the Aldens finally came to Skeleton Point. Just as the children slowed down, a familiar dog bounded from the bushes and barked. Then he began to sniff around. He smells our ham sandwiches, Benny guessed. There, there, Max, Jes

儿童英语读物 The Comic Book Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Super-Aldens!

By the time Sid dropped the children off, dark clouds had gathered and it had begun to rain. The kids dashed into the house and straight into the kitchen, laughing and shaking off raindrops. Mrs. McGregor was waiting for them with a napkin-covered ba

儿童英语读物 The Comic Book Mystery CHAPTER 7 The Car in the Shadows

Who is he? Henry asked Jessie. Benny noticed the way the man strolled, as if he had all the time in the world. He was the guy in the Captain Fantastic suit at the antiques show! he said. Remember, I said he was too slow to be Captain Fantastic? Viole

儿童英语读物 The Comic Book Mystery CHAPTER 8 Scaredy Cats

Grandfather on the open door of the boxcar. You have a visitor, he announced. Violet looked up from her drawing. Hi, Grandfather. Who is it? Grandfather came inside, allowing Sid Hoyt to step into the boxcar behind him. Sid Hoyt greeted the children

儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 6 Nasty Notes and Sticky Clues

Katy met them at the door of the shop. In each hand, she held several slips of paper. Can you believe this? Some people! she fumed, waving the papers in the air. What is it, Granna? asked Brianna, jumping quickly down from the wagon and tying Butters

儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 10 A Surprise Prize

The jamboree was so crowded, and the Aldens were so busy being bears, the last day arrived much too quickly. I finally finished sewing up Mister B. for the Best Bears Contest, Violet said when the children met outside the Town Hall. Benny was worried

儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 7 The Sugar Shop

Fresh paint glistened on the shop at the corner of Main and Nugget in nearby Silver City. Hanging in the front window was a sign that read, NOW HIRING. HELP WANTED FOR THE SUGAR SHOP OF SILVER CITY. Theres Mr. Smitherss car, Jessie said, pointing to

儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 8 Who Did It?

Hold on, Benny. Just because you think Mr. Bush did it doesnt mean we can go arrest him. We have to have proof, Violet said. If we got Butterscotch, wouldnt that be proof? asked Benny It would. But I dont think Mr. Bush is keeping Butterscotch in his

儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 10 The Mystery Ice Cream

Briannas eyes widened in amazement. Help us? You call fake deliveries and Out of Business signs helping us, Jean? Dont forget the suggestion box and the stolen posters, said Jessie. And the stolen horse, said Violet. She had gone over to Butterscotch

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 8 Locked Out!

As soon as the children got on the bike path again, they tried to figure out their conversation with Hilda. We didnt get any answers about the Clover Dodge statue, Violet said. Henry disagreed. Oh, but we did. Now we know Hilda definitely took things

儿童英语读物 The Comic Book Mystery CHAPTER 9 Who Turned Out the Lights?

The sun was barely over the rooftops when the Aldens set out for Hartford. Mrs. McGregor sent them off with a goody bag filled with on-the-road snacks. Two and a half hours later, Grandfather pulled their car into the entrance to the Century Hotel. T

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 10 Gotcha!

I cant believe it! said Mrs. Spencer, shaking her head in wonder, Thanks to the Aldens, I can finally hang Millys portrait on my wall. After leaving the gallery, Edmund had invited everyone to join him at Cookes Drugstore for a quick bite to eat. Now

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 3 Skullduggery

By the time the Alden children tucked themselves into bed in the greenhouse, a steady breeze was blowing in from Shady Lake. The children gazed up through the glass ceiling and walls. Branches on Charlottes willow tree gently swayed back and forth, b