儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Purple Pool 38 CHAPTER 1 A Big Surprise

The Alden children were all in the living room of their grandfathers big, comfortable house in Greenfield. Benny sat on a window seat, gazing out. Rain splattered against the cold glass. Benny sighed. Isnt it ever going to stop? Its been raining for

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Purple Pool CHAPTER 2 Here We Come!

Wow! Benny said as the Aldens entered the lobby. It was decorated with thick carpeting, large comfortable chairs, and flowered wallpaper. And it was bustling with activity. There were people rushing out the door or into one of the elevators. Guests w

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Purple Pool CHAPTER 3 The Purple Pool

The Aldens ate in a fancy restaurant that had long white tablecloths, candlesticks on every table, and music playing softly. Afterwards they went to the line of horse-drawn carriages for a ride. The children were surprised to see that, like the horse

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 1 A New Adventure

Are you ready for a new adventure? Grandfather Alden asked with a twinkle in his eyes. It was nearly dusk, and the four Alden children were sitting in the living room playing Go Fish with Mrs. McGregor, the family housekeeper. What kind of adventure?

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 2 Meeting Kinowok

I love your room, Jessie exclaimed a few minutes later. She and Violet had finished unpacking their suitcases and were admiring the colorful blankets on their twin beds. My grandmother made those, Amy said proudly. She was a tall girl with dancing br

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 1 A Dog Show in Greenfield

Faster! shouted six-year-old Benny Alden. Ill race you to the bottom of the hill! He leaned over and started pedaling his bicycle as fast as his short legs could go down the long hill at the end of Wildwood Road. Hey, said Jessie, Bennys older sister

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Dog Show CHAPTER 2 Watch Makes a Friend

Benny! Benny, where are you? Jessie was trying to find her brother. She looked into Violets room. Have you seen Benny? No. Violet shook her head. Did you ask Henry? Not yet. Jessie started down the hall to Henrys room just as he came out. Henry, have

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 1 A Bumpy Ride

Four children and one dog were sound asleep in the roomy black car. James Alden, the childrens grandfather, took one hand off the steering wheel. He patted Benny Aldens curly head, but the six-year-old boy didnt stir. In the rearview mirror, Mr. Alde

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 2 A Shadow at the Door

Benny pressed his nose against the cold, foggy window of the car. Half the fun of Silver Falls was a visit to Toms Gas Station. But not that day. Violet felt sorry for Benny. Then she thought of something. She drew a silly snowman on the misty window

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Midnight Dog CHAPTER 2 The Ghost Dog of Elbow Bend

Ghost finder? Violets voice squeaked in spite of herself. You catch real live ghosts? Benny asked excitedly. But theres no such thing as a ghost. Is there, Grandfather? Jessie demanded. No. Of course not, Grandfather answered. Im not a ghost catcher

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Midnight Dog CHAPTER 1 Kudzu and Ghost Finders

Look! It looks just like a dinosaur! Six-year-old Benny Alden pointed out the window of the car. Henry, Jessie, and Violet Alden looked where their younger brother was pointing, and Watch, their dog, sat up and put his paws on the edge of the window.

儿童英语读物 Tree House Mystery CHAPTER 1 New Next Door

One afternoon in early July Benny Alden came in the front door and rushed down the hall to the stairs. Hey, Henry! he shouted. Jessie! Violet! Whats the matter, Ben? said a quiet voice. Henry stood at the top of the stairs. He looked down at his youn

儿童英语读物 Tree House Mystery CHAPTER 2 Benny’s Plot

Benny Alden was a boy who liked to see things happen. One day at breakfast he burst out, Those kids next door are the dumbest kids I ever saw! Grandfather Alden looked up in surprise. He said, That doesnt sound like you, Benny. You are usually a kind

儿童英语读物 Tree House Mystery CHAPTER 3 With Hammer and Nails

Jessie and Violet were putting on old clothes the next morning when Henry called, I wonder what Mr. and Mrs. Beach will say about that tree house? Maybe theyll say no. You know, they dont even want the boys to go out of the yard. Thats different, Hen

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 1 The Marshmallow Mix-up

Guess whos helping decorate the tree, said six-year-old Benny. Watch came running across the snowy backyard with a popcorn ball in his mouth. Even Watch wants to help the birds! Twelve-year-old Jessie was hanging a string of cranberries from the bran

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 2 The Crooked House at Riddle Lake

After hanging their jackets on the coat tree by the door, the Aldens struggled out of their boots and went looking for Mrs. McGregor. They found her in the living room. She was sitting in the green satin chair by the window. At her feet was a wicker

儿童英语读物 The Hockey Mystery CHAPTER 1 A Hockey Star in Greenfield

He shootshe scores! Benny Alden shouted, racing down the ice. Although only six, he was a strong skater. When he reached the end of the rink, he threw his arms above his head and glided around in a circle, a victorious smile on his face. But a moment

儿童英语读物 The Hockey Mystery CHAPTER 2 Strange Things Are Happening

When the practice was over, Henry handed out the light blue jerseys and gave everyone a printed schedule. Our first game is in a week, Kevin announced. Weve got to work hard to get ready. A regular season is usually fifteen or twenty games. But this

儿童英语读物 Snowbound Mystery CHAPTER 3 Noises in the Night

At last the Aldens saw the store. There were a few small houses on the other side of the store. Jessie looked down the road. She said, This looks like a small village. Benny read the sign: NELSONS STORE He said, I think the Nelsons must live upstairs

儿童英语读物 Snowbound Mystery CHAPTER 1 Trip—or Adventure?

It was a lovely autumn day. The sun was warm and the sky was blue. The Alden family sat around the breakfast table, talking as usual. First they talked about the Greenfield schools being closed for a week. There had been a fire. Some of the schoolroo