Benny, Henry, Annika, and Blake didnt find the camera at the butterfly exhibit, so they hurried on to catch up with the rest of the group. There! Thats where were supposed to meet Mr. Newton. Benny rushed up to a cage where little monkeys were swingi
Mr. Newton rushed over to Blake and confirmed that Blake only had one of his two cameras. He then called the group together. We have a problem, Mr. Newton announced. Blakes camera is missing. If you have a camera, please check and make sure that it i
After a hearty lunch and two helpings of peach cobbler, Benny was nice and full. Now Im ready to go to work, said Benny. Thats wonderful, Benny, said Maude. She walked around the table and put her hand on Jakes head. Jake turned around and looked up
After dinner, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny sat around the fire in the living room. Mrs. McGregor carried in a pitcher of warm apple cider and a plate of pumpkin bread fresh from the oven. You children have had a long day, she said. I thought you
Benny opened the kitchen door and walked in. There you are, Benny, said Maude. That was perfect timing. She handed Benny a big bag of marshmallows. Can you carry these out to the campfire? said Maude. Are these for smores? asked Benny. Benny loved ho
Im glad theres not a real zombie, said Benny as they walked back to their cabin after the campfire. Crack! Something was moving in the woods. Henry turned the flashlight toward the sound. A man standing behind a tree raised his arm to cover his face.
Benny dipped a thick slice of fresh bread into his stew. He was still holding the football that the coach had given to him after the game. Benny, Grandfather said. Why dont you go put your football in your room? I need to carry the football everywher
The line to get into the movie was very long. Violet sat in the booth and sold the tickets as fast as she could. Everyone seemed to have brought bagfuls of donations. What a wonderful idea! one woman said. How kind of you to support the food pantry,
I am very proud of you, children, Grandfather said. He spread the newspaper on the breakfast table. The story about the food pantry was right on the front page! The Gr . . . Greeet . . . Turkey He . . . Benny tried to sound out the words in the headl
Will we see the zombie, too? asked Benny. Jake said its just an old story, said Jessie. But he said he saw it, said Violet. Ive seen zombies in the movies, too, said Henry, but theyre not real. Henry put his hand on Bennys shoulder. Its a good story
In celebration of Violets great idea! said Mrs. McGregor as she set a plate of pancakes on the table. Each pancake was shaped like a turkey! How did you do that, Mrs. McGregor? asked Benny. How can a pancake look like a turkey? He scooped several of
Back at their cabin, the Aldens talked about their clues. What do we know so far? asked Jessie. I saw a light in the woods at night, said Benny. Twice, said Violet. It happened two nights in a row. And there was a strange sound, too, said Benny. Late
After lunch, Maude came out of the kitchen and walked up to Madison. Its your turn to catch our dinner, Madison, said Maude. But I dont know how to fish, said Madison. Maude walked over to the table where the Aldens were sitting. Jake was sitting at
The next morning, Jessie stood over Benny. Wake up, Benny, said Jessie. Its time for breakfast, said Violet Benny opened his eyes. Violet, said Benny. I used your camera last night. Thats okay, said Violet. Grandfather said it was for everyone. I use
After breakfast, the Aldens walked along the winding trail that went out to the old fishing lodge. There must be an explanation for this, said Henry. What is it? asked Benny. Well follow the clues and find out, said Jessie. I see Madison, said Violet
By the start of the pizza party, the Aldens hadnt solved the mystery. Blakes camera was still missing. Jessie opened the door to the Greenfield Zoo Education Centers red barn. The place was decorated with balloons and streamers. I smell pepperoni, Be
Henry, Jessie, Benny, and Violet rushed over to where Blake and Annika were standing. What do you mean? Benny asked. Her name was on the camera, right? Violet asked Mr. Newton. Yes, he said, confused. I was very careful not to mix up one students pic
At lunch the next day, Grandfather had an announcement to make. Mama Tova called a little while ago. She wants us all to come to Sweets before the store opens. Did something else bad happen? Benny asked. No, Grandfather said. She wants to thank you f
That evening, the children were in Jessies bedroom for notebook time. Notebook time was when they talked about their clues. Jessie, who loved making lists, wrote everything into her notebook. Talking things out always helped the children think more c
The next afternoon was bright and sunny as the children welcomed people to their party. Grandfather was there, of course, and so was Mrs. McGregor. To brought some delicious food along with him. Chad arrived with Mrs. Wickett. Watch growled at both o
- 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
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- 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
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- 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