儿童英语读物 The Outer Space Mystery CHAPTER 3 Pictures in the Sky

We shouldnt have gone down this trail, Violet said. No one knows where we are. Dont worry. Well find our way back, Henry assured her. Im hungry, Benny said. Lost or not, he wasnt about to miss lunch. Looking around, he spotted a faint path twisting t

儿童英语读物 The Outer Space Mystery CHAPTER 4 The Haunted Mountain

Right after breakfast the next morning, the Aldens marched up the mountain to the observatory. I think we should take another look at that log, said Jessie. There was something odd about the way Eugene Scott made Mark leave. Mark said it was his turn

儿童英语读物 The Outer Space Mystery CHAPTER 5 Where Is Rachel?

What do you mean you cant find her? Violet asked. Shes not in her room, Hazel said. I just went in there to thank her for singing for us tonight. Her bed is still made up. Shes nowhere to be seen, and its getting very late. Maybe shes taking a walk,

儿童英语读物 The Outer Space Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Phone Call

This place looks like our boxcar, Benny remarked as he stepped inside the cabin. It does! Violet agreed. Its got a shelf with dishes, same as our boxcar. Only we didnt have a fireplace, Henry said. Our boxcar was cleaner, too, Jessie added. Cobwebs d

儿童英语读物 The Outer Space Mystery CHAPTER 7 A Thief in the Night

Violet leaned back with a contented sigh. Stars lay scattered against the velvety black like diamonds. She felt like she was part of the soft summer night. Benny sat up. I dont see anything, he said. Except outer space. You will, Randy promised. Keep

儿童英语读物 The Outer Space Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Pale Blue Clue

The next morning, the Aldens reported to the dining room a half hour before the breakfast crowd. Hazel Watson was waiting for them. Good morning, she greeted. Im so thankful you children are pitching in. Were glad to help out, said Jessie. Hazel hand

儿童英语读物 The Outer Space Mystery CHAPTER 9 The Old Cabin’s Secret

At first Rachel looked startled when she saw the children. Then her whole body slumped. I knew youd come sooner or later, she said quietly. Youre smart kids. It didnt take you long to figure out where I was. We stumbled on this cabin a few days ago,

儿童英语读物 The Outer Space Mystery CHAPTER 10 Benny’s Discovery

Grandfathers eyebrows raised in surprise as he watched his grandchildren and Rachel Cunningham climb onto the stage. They stood beside the podium. I hope this interruption is important, James Alden said. Its about Marks paper, Henry said. Mark sat up

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lake Monster CHAPTER 8 Suspects and Clues

There is no monster! Nora practically shouted. That does it, the man said. Were checking out of here. We dont need to stay in a place where people think they have seen monsters. But Nora began. And well want a full refund, the man went on. Noras lips

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lake Monster CHAPTER 7 A Monster Bite

This is good, said Benny. I was hungry. He finished the last bite of his sandwich and looked over the picnic spread out on the flat rock by the lake. The Aldens and Nicole were hiking around the lake again, looking for clues. The Aldens hadnt told an

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lake Monster CHAPTER 9 A Monster-Maker

Later that night, the Aldens were setting up their trap on one of the paths by Lake Lucille. Im tired of waiting, said Benny. Shhh, said Jessie. I hope Nicole is doing her job, said Henry. Otherwise we wont catch anyone. I put a new roll of film into

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 3 “You’ll Be Sorry!”

Youre not eating very much breakfast, Benny, said Grandfather Alden the next morning. Im not hungry, answered Benny. Im worried. Worried? About the results of the soccer tryouts? asked his grandfather. Yes. Im not that good at soccer yet, said Benny.

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 4 A Soccer Team Spy?

Soo Lee looked over her shoulder as they walked across the field toward Gillian. Stan was still standing where they had left him, glaring after them. Uh-oh, she said to Henry in a low voice. Stan looks really angry. Then Im even more glad that were n

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 5 A Missing Soccer Player

The Silver City Rockets look like a good soccer team, said Violet. Good. They will be fun to play against, said Jessie cheerfully. And look. Theres even a locker room where we can change into our new shirts. All the soccer teams had gotten new shirts

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 6 Follow That Van!

The blue van? You saw the blue van? Jessie cried. No! No, I saw the man who was driving the blue van, said Violet. She hesitated. At least, I think it was him. He was wearing dark glasses and a navy blue cap with gold trim pulled down low over his fa

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 7 Pop Goes the Soccer Ball

Catch it, Watch! shouted Benny. He kicked the ball toward Watch. Watch ran after it and pushed it with his nose. Watch, Benny, and Soo Lee were practicing soccer in front of the Aldens house. They were playing keep-away, trying to keep Watch from get

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Fake Phone Call

Hello? said Violet, answering the phone. She listened for a moment and a worried expression crossed her face. The game has been moved? she asked. Oh. Okay. Thank you. She hung up the phone. The Aldens were at the breakfast table. Benny wasnt eating a

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 9 Trapped!

Footsteps crossed the parking lot. For a moment it seemed as if they were heading toward the van. Then, nearby, the children heard a car door open. It stayed open for what seemed like a very long time. Then the car door shut and the footsteps moved a

儿童英语读物 The Soccer Mystery CHAPTER 10 A Soccer Trap

Outstanding practice, everyone, said Gillian. Were in good shape for the game with the Bears tomorrow afternoon. Go home and get some rest now. Gillian slid her coachs clipboard into her gear bag, slung her bag over her shoulder, and walked to her ca

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lake Monster CHAPTER 10 Who Loves Lucy?

I dont want to leave tomorrow, said Benny. Watch and I want to stay here forever. I wish we could stay too, Benny, Grandfather Alden said. But its time to go home. Well come back again, though. You are always welcome, Nora said. In fact, Im thinking