儿童英语读物 A Horse Named Dragon CHAPTER 5 The Runaways Return

Clang, clang, clang. The metal cowbell rang out over the ranch. Come and get it! yelled Cookie. Clang, clang, clang. The dining room quickly filled with hungry workers. Benny climbed in between Violet and Jessie. What happened to your boots? asked Vi

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 3 Strange Intermission

Uncle Flick, is there anything we can do to help out while were here? Henry asked. Besides fixing breakfast, I mean. They were eating breakfast with Uncle Flick in the kitchen of the Fletcher house. Grandfather had brought back muffins from a bakery

儿童英语读物 Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes CHAPTER 7 Picture, Picture, on the Wall

After breakfast the next morning, Henry lifted one photo off The Applewood Caf wall. He set it on the table next to the photo Sally gave them. Benny was right about two differences between the pictures. Only one photo had a SOLD sticker on the For Sa

儿童英语读物 Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes CHAPTER 10 The Scarecrow’s Surprise

The Aldens finished watering the plants and turned off their hoses. Mrs. Shea carried a pitcher of lemonade out to the garden. The children joined her and the twins in the shade of a large oak tree. Henry leaned back on his elbows and looked at their

儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 9 Crossing the Finish Line

Benny was pointing to the mermaid in the fountain. Alice is holding a mirror! Violet caught her breath. And shes made out of stone! Thats it! Benny almost shouted. The code word is Alice. Youre a genius! Jessie said proudly. I guess I am kind of smar

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 9 The Truth Unfolds

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny sat around the kitchen table. Jessie had her notebook open to a new page. On it was a list of names shed written: AMY JOEY DAN BRINKER MR. DUKE One of these people, the children were sure, had been causing the trouble

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 10 The Diamond Is Forever

The giant banner on the movie screen could be seen from all around. Cars on the road slowed down to get a better look. A small crowd gathered in front of Dukes Dogs to stare at it. They all wondered about the signwould the Diamond Drive-in Theater re

儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 3 Three Strikes in a Row

After dinner, the children took turns telling Grandfather about their day as they relaxed on the front porch. Watch was dozing nearby while the evening shadows grew longer. Benny finished by saying, We kept striking out. James Alden smiled over at hi

儿童英语读物 Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes CHAPTER 3 Invisible Airplanes

Henry led the way through the aisles of Hamus Hardware. It was his favorite place to buy nails, tools, paint, and other building supplies. He knew where to find everything. Here they are, he said, stopping in front of a display of metal detectors. A

儿童英语读物 A Horse Named Dragon CHAPTER 7 The Secret File

The children sat on the corral fence. Cookie and Bucky stood next to them, looking grim. Jessie sniffed, her eyes puffy from crying. Let me get this straight, the policeman said. This morning you told me that two of your horses were stolen. But then

儿童英语读物 Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes CHAPTER 9 Hot, Hotter, Hottest

The children stopped back at the police station on their way home. The detective brought back the metal panels from Duffys Garage, the chief said. Those will make great evidence once we dust them for fingerprints. No word yet from the other detective

儿童英语读物 The Box That Watch Found Chapter 9 Benny’s Theory

The Aldens followed the bike path through North Ridge Park on their way home from Cals house. The trees sheltered them from the wind, so it was easier pedaling here. The bike path became a narrow dirt trail through the thickest part of the woods and

儿童英语读物 The Box That Watch Found Chapter 10 The Truth Comes Out

The Greenfield Geocachers Club met again that Friday. Once again, the nature center was closed and the club members were gathered out front when the Aldens arrived. The Robertsons were back from visiting Andys grandmother, but the Aldens didnt have a

儿童英语读物 The Ghost in the First Row CHAPTER 3 Goose Bumps

Fern is such a pretty name, Aunt Jane was saying, as they sat around the picnic table in the backyard. Oh, do you like it? Ferns face broke into a smile. You know, I couldnt make up my mind between Fern and Cassandra. But I decided to go with Fern. B

儿童英语读物 The Ghost in the First Row CHAPTER 4 In the Spotlight

It was after midnight when Benny awoke to the sound of thunder. He slid out of bed and tiptoed across the room to shut the window. As he peered out into the rainy night, something caught his eye. Was that the beam of a flashlight sweeping back and fo

儿童英语读物 The Ghost in the First Row CHAPTER 5 Whodunit?

When the Aldens returned to the theater, they found Ray outside by the back door. He was standing at an old table covered with tools and rags. The container filled with plaster of Paris was nearby. He looked over at the children and gave them a cheer

儿童英语读物 The Ghost in the First Row CHAPTER 6 Uh-oh!

When the Aldens came downstairs the next morning, a pancake breakfast was waiting for them. Aunt Jane was having a cup of coffee and reading the paper. She looked up as the children came into the room. Youre not going to believe whats in the paper, s

儿童英语读物 The Ghost in the First Row CHAPTER 7 A Shrinking Footprint

At the dress rehearsal that evening, the Aldens sat in the audience with Aunt Jane and Ray Shaw. The play was fall of suspensethe children watched as Lady Chadwick tracked down clues to find the thief of a priceless diamond necklace. In the final act

儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 5 Does Spelling Count?

Where are we going, Jessie? Benny wanted to know. He held the door open for the others as they stepped outside. Jessie grinned. Theres a turkey wandering around Greenfield, she told him, and its time to track him down. Violets eyebrows shot up. A tur

儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 4 Gobble, Gobble

Sorry, Watch, Benny said the next morning. You cant come with us this time. He knelt down and gave their little dog a hug. We might be gone all day. Henry petted Watch softly on the head. Well take you for a walk after dinner, Watch, he promised. A f