儿童英语读物 The Cupcake Caper CHAPTER 7 Setting the Trap

The next day, Mama Tovas shop was crowded as usual. Dont say anything yet, Henry whispered. Benny, Violet, and Jessie were sitting at a small table in the center of the room, waiting for their cue. Henry was at the next table. He had a plan. I want t

儿童英语读物 The Game Store Mystery CHAPTER 10 Setting a Trap

Wake up, Violet, Jessie nudged her sister. Grandfather, look! Someone was inserting a key into the front door of the drugstore. And the person was too short to be Bob, the store owner. Grandfather picked up the walkie-talkie and said, Weve got someon

儿童英语读物 The Sword of the Silver Knight CHAPTER 3 The Sword

When the Aldens got home, their dog, Watch, came running to the door to greet them. Hey, boy! Jessie said, rubbing his ears. Watch followed them as they ran to the kitchen where the housekeeper, Mrs. McGregor, was cutting up apples for a pie. Everyon

儿童英语读物 The Amazing Mystery Show CHAPTER 10 The Show Goes On

A warm breeze was blowing when the Aldens arrived at the Philadelphia zoo. They could tell it was going to be a hot day. I just knew wed figure out that riddle, Benny said as they headed along the tree-lined walkway. Henry gave his brother a big smil

儿童英语读物 The Amazing Mystery Show CHAPTER 5 The Two-Parter

The next morning, Hilary once again handed each team a thermos of lemonade, an envelope of money, and another small wooden box. This mystery will be a two-parter, she told them. Youll need your best detective skills with you today. Honestly, thats a

儿童英语读物 The Amazing Mystery Show CHAPTER 8 Giants

Where are we going, Henry? asked Benny, as he tried to keep pace with his brothers long stride. Dont forget, Jessie added, were meeting Hilary in the lobby at nine oclock sharp. Nothing to worry about, Henry called back to them as he led the way alon

儿童英语读物 The Game Store Mystery CHAPTER 7 Another Robbery

The Aldens raced out the front door and across the parking lot. But the noise they were making alerted the intruder, and he dashed away in the opposite direction. All they could see was that he was tall and thin and wore jeans and a jacket. He ran ar

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 7 The Little Dog’s Ear

The Aldens got up early the next morning. They wanted to surprise Kate with a special breakfast. While they worked, they talked about Thanes rhyme. Maybe it really was just a parlor game, Jessie was saying as she sliced a cantalope into wedges. Henry

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 8 Two Make One

Its not much to go on, Jessie remarked as she made a copy of the rhyme. Benny was scratching his head. What I dont understand, he said, is how two can make one. Henry shrugged. Beats me. I cant understand it, either, admitted Violet. Thanes clues are

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 9 Scrabble, Anyone?

No sooner had the professor gone inside, than Lindsay stepped out the door. I thought Id find you here, she told the Aldens with a smile. I just wanted to let you know Ill be leaving in the morning. The children were surprised to hear this. You mean

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 10 A Long-Lost Letter

Just as Henry reached for the light switch, there was a terrible crash. The Aldens could hardly believe their eyes when they saw Vanessa standing over a broken lamp, a flashlight in her hand. Now youve done it! she snapped, as doors opened upstairs.

儿童英语读物 The Amazing Mystery Show CHAPTER 9 The Strange Riddle

Dont open the box just yet, Jessie, Andy was saying. One more minute and well be set to go. While the Aldens waited on an empty bench, Violet whispered, Did you see Fionas reaction when Benny walked into the lobby? Next to her, Jessie nodded. She cou

儿童英语读物 The Pumpkin Head Mystery CHAPTER 10 Sam is Found!

Look! Benny cried. Watch is afraid of scarecrows, but he is not afraid of skeletons! Benny was wearing the skeleton costume. He and Watch played in Grandfathers front yard. Watch jumped on Benny. He licked Bennys face. Henry, Jessie, and Violet sat o

儿童英语读物 The Sword of the Silver Knight CHAPTER 5 Sir Benny

The Aldens brought the new swords to Hannah as soon as they got back to the park. These are great, Hannah said as Jessie handed her the money that was left. Youve saved the show. Any more news about the real sword? asked Henry. No, said Hannah grimly

儿童英语读物 The Amazing Mystery Show CHAPTER 7 Trick or True?

First, we lose my cracked pink cup, Benny was saying, and then we lose round two. The four Alden children were heading down the street from the hotel. They were on their way to the photo shop after dinner that evening. Violet stopped to drop their po

儿童英语读物 The Cereal Box Mystery CHAPTER 7 Too Many Rings!

I dont believe this! Mrs. McGregor said. What? asked Henry, coming into the kitchen the next morning, followed by Benny, Jessie, Violet, and Watch. Take a look outside the back door, Mrs. McGregor said. Some animal got into the garbage and turned it

儿童英语读物 The Cereal Box Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Birthday Present and a Clue

Mr. Bellows was sitting behind his counter. He looked as if he hadnt moved since the last time they had spoken to him. Only a single lamp burned in the shop. It was dark and gloomy. When the Aldens came in, he looked up. For a moment, he looked hopef

儿童英语读物 The Cereal Box Mystery CHAPTER 9 A Picnic Surprise

What a great day for a picnic, Henry said. Look, theres a good place, right there near the trees. He parked his bike and took a blanket out of the basket. He and Violet spread the blanket out on the ground. Jessie unstrapped a picnic basket from the

儿童英语读物 The Cereal Box Mystery CHAPTER 10 A Special Badge for a Real Detective

Thats crazy! Tori Smitts cried, pulling against the police officers who were holding her. One of the police officers shook her head. Im afraid it isnt, Ms. Smitts. We expected your partner, Mr. Map, to slip the ring to you when you grabbed him this t

儿童英语读物 The Black Pearl Mystery CHAPTER 3 A Mysterious Message

Waking up in Hawaii was like waking up in a jungle. Just outside the Aldens guest cottage, several bright red honeycreepers twittered in the trees the next morning. Those birds are like little alarm clocks, Violet whispered to Jessie, who was half aw