When the last day at the beach came, Henry said, Lets telephone and ask Grandfather to come down for our last beach picnic. He can meet our new friendsMr. Lee, Miss Lane, and Miss Smith, said Benny. And Miss Lane has finished the picture, said Violet
VIA Queer Noise in the Night AT LAST IT WAS dinner time, and the children sat down to see what Henry had in his bundles. I bought another loaf of brown bread at the store, said Henry, and some more milk. Then I bought some dried meat, because we can
VIIA Big Meal from Little Onions THE NEXT MORNING Jessie and Henry talked about the queer noise. They did not tell Violet and Benny. What do you think it was? asked Jessie. Do you think it was a rabbit? I dont know, said Henry. But I think someone wa
VIIIA Swimming Pool at Last THE BOXCAR CHILDREN were so tired that they slept until ten oclock Sunday morning. When they woke up at last, they hurried through breakfast and went to work on the swimming pool. Well make a dam across the brook, said Hen
After a long sleep, the children were as good as new. I feel just like starting out again, said Jessie. So do I, agreed Henry. I wonder why Joe was so excited over the shell-pile. Lets ask him. Why did you say you must see that pile of shells? began
A grumble went down the line. A crew member ran out of the dining tent, followed by another. They raced past. I dont believe this, one of them said as she ran by. Whats going on? asked Benny. A moment later, another member of the dining hall crew wal
After supper, a few days later, the children sat resting in the doorway of the barn. Listen! said Violet suddenly. Since Violet never said anything suddenly, everyone looked at her in surprise and listened. Then they heard the sound of a violin. Who
We must be ready at ten oclock, said Jessie the next morning. Grandfather told Captain Daniel to meet him with the boat at ten oclock and he is always on time. We must certainly show him the museum, said Henry. I know he will be interested in the Ind
The children were waiting upon the dock when Joe came back. But it was too late then to find Mr. Browning. Jessie began, You know, Joe, Grandfather said we should never build a fire outdoors unless someone older helped us. Now we have such a good pla
Mr. Alden walked around the store looking at everything. There were no Indian baskets left. He said, Lets go to see Lovan again. Dont get caught in the storm, said a ranger. Storm? It looks pleasant to me, said Benny. Well, you get to know the weathe
IXFun in the Cherry Orchard THE NEXT MORNING Henry thought and thought about taking the other children to pick cherries with him. At last he told his sisters about it as they ate bread and milk for breakfast. Dr. Moore said he wanted more children to
Benny woke very early next morning. He looked out and saw that the weather had changed. It was very windy. The waves were high and the sand was blowing. Benny pulled on an old pair of pants and a sweatshirt. He wanted to race along the beach, barefoo
Jessie said, For this picnic party Im going to make sandwiches. I dont want to take time to make a fire on the beach and cook hamburgers. Ill make ham sandwiches and tuna and And peanut butter, finished Benny. Right. And well have quarts of pink lemo
XHenry and the Free-for-All JAMES HENRY ALDEN was a very rich man. His big mills stood just between Greenfield and Silver City. Now J. H. Alden liked boys. He liked to see them running and jumping and playing. So each year, with three other rich men,
That weekend was Saras birthday party. The day before, the Aldens went to her house to bake the cake and put together the last of the games. Sara had wanted to help and her mother offered their big kitchen. So what kind of cake do you want? Jessie as
The next morning, Pete met the Aldens at the door to the prep room. Sam isnt here yet, but you can wait for her in there. As Pete headed back down the hall toward the stairs, the children pushed open the door to the prep room. It was dark and quiet i
The Aldens used Petes office to make their phone calls. Henry had already spoken to a man at the local television news station. Now he was calling the local radio station. Hello, Im calling from the Greenfield Museum, Henry said, just as Pete had tol
As the children watched, Lori Paulson walked slowly down the cafeteria line. As usual, she had her bright orange bag slung over her shoulder. She selected a large cookie wrapped in plastic wrap and a cup of coffee. After shed paid, she walked over to
I cant find my new shoes! Benny called. Can someone tie my purple hair ribbon? Violet asked. It was the following night and the Aldens were getting ready to go to the magic show. They were all getting dressed up in their best clothes. The boys were i
Help! Thief! Jessie loudly screamed. The person dropped the bag and ran out the other door of the living room. Stop! Jessie screamed again, chasing after the burglar. The person was almost to the front door, but just at that moment Grandfather opened
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- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 1 The Newspaper Article
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 2 A Strange Visitor
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 2 Stocking Up
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 1 Going Camping
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 3 Checking In
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 4 Making Camp
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 5 Loud Dreams
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Missing Lantern
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 7 No Pancakes for Breakfast
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Storm
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 9 Grandfather Is Missing
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 1 Surprises
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 2 The General Store
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 1 The Old House
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 2 Work! Work! Work!
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 1 The West Wind
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 2 The Tour
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 3 New Passengers
- 儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 1 A New Friend
- 儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 2 The River of Grass
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 1 The Newspaper Article
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 2 A Strange Visitor
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 2 Stocking Up
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 1 Going Camping
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 3 Checking In
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 4 Making Camp
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 5 Loud Dreams
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Missing Lantern
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 7 No Pancakes for Breakfast
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Storm
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 9 Grandfather Is Missing
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 1 Surprises
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 2 The General Store
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 1 The Old House
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 2 Work! Work! Work!
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 1 The West Wind
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 2 The Tour
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 3 New Passengers
- 儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 1 A New Friend