儿童英语读物 Surprise Island 奇异岛 Chapter 13 又是大乔

I wish Mike would come over every day, said Benny one morning. Well, I dont! said all the others at once. Henry looked up. I think we can get along without any company at all. You dont call Joe company, do you? asked Violet. Oh, no, said Henry. Hes j

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 8 An Unexpected Helper

Uh-oh, said Henry, just after they left the second water stop. Are we lost? asked Benny. I know how to get back to the water stop. Were not lost, said Henry, pulling the tandem to a stop. We have a flat tire. He got off. Benny got off. They squatted

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 9 Henry’s Plan

The Aldens stood at the days finish line, applauding as the last riders came in ahead of the sweep wagon. Im glad we didnt follow that detour sign, said Jessie. Getting lost two days in a row would have been too much. Not so many people got lost this

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 10 Journey’s End

Oh, no you dont, said Henry. He caught Nans shirt. She yanked and twisted, but it was too late. Benny grabbed one leg and the others surrounded her. Gasping and red-faced, she stopped. I didnt do anything, she said. I was just checking on my bike. Wi

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Empty Safe CHAPTER 3 The Man with the Limp

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Sara all looked back down the street to see who was following them. But the only people they saw were a young couple sitting on a bench and a mother pushing a stroller. Are you sure, Benny? Henry asked. I dont see anyone no

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Empty Safe CHAPTER 4 A Mysterious Phone Call

All the children looked over when they heard the receiver bang down. Who was that, Dad? asked Hallie. Oh, nobody, Mr. Grayson said. You sounded upset, Hallie said. Well talk about it later, Mr. Grayson answered. Jessie knew it was none of her busines

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Empty Safe CHAPTER 5 “I’ll Get Rid of Them!”

Oh, no! Henry said. He sounded so upset that the rest of the family looked over to see what was the matter. Well be right over. He hung up the phone. What happened? Jessie asked. Youll never believe it, Henry said. The Graysons were robbed, too! For

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Empty Safe CHAPTER 6 Mr. Woodruffs Workshop

When Jessie and Benny got back to the Woodruffs house, they wanted to tell the others what had happened in town. But Sara was there, and they decided to wait until they were alone. All the decorations were done except the stars. The children quickly

儿童英语读物 Mystery in the Sand CHAPTER 4 Are Finders Keepers?

Benny held the locket, turning it over in his hand. I think we ought to go right to Beach-wood and return the locket, he said. Not so fast, Ben, said Henry. Maybe the locket doesnt belong to the people who live there now. If there are any peopleyou r

儿童英语读物 Mystery in the Sand CHAPTER 3 Midnight Mystery

At midnight, Benny woke up suddenly. He felt strange. Whats the matter with me? he thought. Then Benny saw the moon was shining right in his face. It was almost as bright as day. Without waking Henry, Benny slipped out of bed to pull the curtain acro

儿童英语读物 Mystery in the Sand CHAPTER 5 A Hundred Cats!

The Aldens found a small restaurant on Main Street. There was a large sign with an apple painted on it. The Red Apple, Benny said. This place ought to have apple pie, dont you think? The Aldens went in, and the girl showed them to a table for four. J

儿童英语读物 Mountain Top Mystery CHAPTER 11 Benny Finds the Way

Dr. Osgood promised the family that they could all explore the cave in the morning. They went to bed feeling very much excited. Mr. Carter and David talked awhile before they went to sleep. David, whats on your mind? What are you afraid of? Mr. Carte

儿童英语读物 Mountain Top Mystery CHAPTER 12 The Treasure

David looked puzzled when Mr. Alden chose him to tell Lovan. Mr. Alden, why me? he asked. Mr. Alden answered, You know all about it, David, and you remember your grandmother. That will please Lovan. She is a fine person to have for a great-aunt. Just

儿童英语读物 Mountain Top Mystery CHAPTER 13 No Goodbyes

When the family met at supper, David was not there. Dont worry about him, Mr. Alden said, sitting down at the table. Hes got two good legs and he can walk miles. Hell show up when he gets ready. Mr. Carter was not there, either. Nobody asked where he

儿童英语读物 Mountain Top Mystery CHAPTER 14 Time for Celebration

The Aldens had been gone only one day when David came back from Maine with his dog. It was night when David came, but he was sure of his way through the woods. He and his dog made almost no noise, but David found Lovan at the door of her cottage, wai

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 3 Gone!

Come on, Henry, Benny said the next morning. We have to practice for the race one more time! But Henry didnt come out of the garage next to the house where the Aldens kept their bicycles. Henry? Jessie called. I cant find it! Henry said. His voice wa

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 4 Ready, Set, GO!

Well get it fixed, declared Jessie. Louis at the bike shop said that Thelma can fix anything. She might be able to fix it, said Henry, looking a little more hopeful. The Aldens walked with Henry and his broken bicycle into Greenfield to the bike shop

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 5 On the Road

Wheels whirred and gears clicked as the swarm of bicyclists pedaled along the swooping road that led out of the park. The early morning sun danced over the riders. Violet and Soo Lee spun along the road side by side. As they reached the entrance to t

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 6 A Bad Sign

That was so mean of him, said Jessie angrily as soon as they were out of his hearing. I know. He shouldnt make fun of us for being thirsty, said Soo Lee. Well, he doesnt like us. Or the bike race, Henry said. And maybe hes the one who emptied all the

儿童英语读物 Mystery in the Sand CHAPTER 6 Benny to the Rescue

After Mr. Lee had gone, Benny said, Ill tell you what lets do. Lets drive around behind the Tower House. If we go very slowly maybe we can see a back window. We wouldnt seem to be looking. Fine, said Henry. I cant believe those stories about a hundre