儿童英语读物 The Comic Book Mystery CHAPTER 10 Benny’s Super Leap

Jessie raced through the milling crowd to Al Conrads booth. A woman with blond hair was talking seriously to Al. A flat, newspaper-wrapped bundle was tucked under one arm. The woman had on stretch pants and heavy boots, just like the boots that one o

儿童英语读物 Houseboat Mystery CHAPTER 6 Something Wrong

The next morning the Aldens waited only long enough to eat breakfast and change the name of the houseboat. Benny climbed up the ladder to change the letters. He said, I hate to take The Watch Alden down. But youve had your day, Watch. Today it will b

儿童英语读物 Houseboat Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Discovery

Jessie called, Lunch! We have a surprise for you, Benny. Benny took one look at his plate. On it was a piece of Commander Williams fish and a pile of fluffy mashed potatoes. Oh, mashed potatoes! shouted Benny. Youre a nice sister, Jessie! But where d

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Wild Ponies CHAPTER 9 SOS

Shad walked the Aldens to his place. It seemed to take a long time and the sky grew darker all the while. He lived in an old house with several outbuildings near the shore. Come see this first, said Shad, leading them to a shack half buried in a thic

儿童英语读物 Houseboat Mystery CHAPTER 10 Trapped!

When Henry stepped softly on the dock he thought that the police had not come. When he put his key in the lock he still thought that they had not come. But when he opened the door he heard a soft Hello. To tell the truth, Henry was very glad to hear

儿童英语读物 Caboose Mystery CHAPTER 7 A Wild Ride

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Grandfather sat quietly in the big caboose. Nobody spoke. The train rattled along. At last Jessie said, I cant stand this. Im going to see if Benny is in the little caboose. I hope you dont mind, Grandfather. Mr. Alden said

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Wild Ponies CHAPTER 10 Benny’s Promise

Benny recognized the figure instantly. Officer Hyde! he exclaimed, running to meet him. Midnight is in trouble! Thomas Hyde looked sternly at everyone. Whats going on? Where is Midnight? On the other side of the ravine, said Jessie. Its filled with w

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Wild Ponies CHAPTER 5 The Horsenapper

Ill pick you up in about twenty minutes, said Grandfather. The children scrambled out of the station wagon. When Grandfather said at breakfast that he needed to pick up some items hed forgotten at the grocery store, the children leaped at the chance

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Computer Game CHAPTER 5 A Lunchtime Mystery

Grandfathers grandfather clock chimed the half hour at eleven-thirty. Can we go to lunch now? Benny asked. I like this new game, but now Im hungry. Those waffles were a long time ago. Three whole hours, Jessie said, laughing. She jiggled Watchs red l

儿童英语读物 Houseboat Mystery CHAPTER 7 Mystery in a Picture

The next day at breakfast Benny said, Lets name the houseboat The Sam and Dolly today. That would make Sam laugh if he could see it. The family always ate on the deck now. They liked it better than the galley. Benny looked at the row of gulls sitting

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Computer Game CHAPTER 7 The Computer Talks Back

Grandfather and Mrs. McGregor were back home when the children returned from QuestMaster. I read your note about your meeting at QuestMaster, Grandfather said to the children. So how did Watch do on his first day of work? Watch took a long doggie bre

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Computer Game CHAPTER 8 A Mysterious Fountain

The children set out to find the old drinking fountain on Old Post Road. As they walked along, cars whizzed by in both directions. Gas stations, stores, and office buildings lined the busy road. Grandfather said when he was a little boy, farmers and

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Computer Game CHAPTER 9 Listening In

The Aldens and Soo Lee didnt waste any time getting to Computer City. They passed aisles of games without stopping to check the brightly colored boxes. They were in a hurry. Henry went straight to the shelves of software designed to fix computer prob

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Computer Game CHAPTER 10 The Aldens Set a Trap

After breakfast the next day, the children were pleased to learn that Grandfather was also going to the QuestMaster meeting. C.D. had invited his uncle John and Mr. Alden to take a peek at Ringmaster II. Grandfather, Violet, and Soo Lee sat waiting i

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Star Ruby CHAPTER 10 A Thief Among Us

We have to get out! said Violet. Henry stared at the small window. Theres a bench on the other side of that window. But only Benny will fit. Its the only way out, said Benny. Ill go. Henry linked his fingers together. Step in my hands. Ill boost you

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Wild Ponies CHAPTER 7 The Shark’s Tooth Necklace

What are you talking about? Jessie asked. Winifred glared at them. I left a bowl of apples here yesterday. Id just bought them so I could paint a still life today. Now theyre gone! You think we took your apples? said Henry. Why would we do that? I do

儿童英语读物 Houseboat Mystery CHAPTER 3 Trouble Brewing

The first morning on The James H. Alden was bright and sunny. As soon as Benny was dressed he climbed up the ladder to change the name of the boat to The Henry J. Alden. This boat is all yours, captain, he called to Henry as he came down again. Henry

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Wild Ponies CHAPTER 8 What Shad Knows

Lets have our lunch on the deck, Jessie suggested. Good idea. Henry loaded a tray with egg-salad sandwiches and a plate of carrot and celery sticks. Violet followed him out the sliding glass doors with a pitcher of limeade. The children sat down on t

儿童英语读物 Houseboat Mystery CHAPTER 9 The Plan

When the Aldens came to the auction building they found the door open. But nobody was inside. No auction today, said Benny. This isnt Saturday. Well, lets look for someone to help us, Jessie said. So the Aldens walked slowly down the main street, loo

儿童英语读物 Houseboat Mystery CHAPTER 5 April Center

The day came when Benny changed the name of the houseboat to The Watch Alden. The family spent the morning cleaning up the boat and doing the laundry. After lunch, the four young Aldens were sitting on the front deck. Suddenly they saw a large sign o