儿童英语读物 The Growling Bear Mystery CHAPTER 5 Lost in the Woods

The Aldens didnt need an alarm clock at the Old Faithful Inn the next day. Henry pulled the covers over his head. Whats that spotlight? he said with a groan. Benny hopped out of bed, and pulled back the curtains. Its the geyser. Neat! Jessie and Viol

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Peacock Hall CHAPTER 7 Who Robbed Peacock Hall?

The sight of Roscoe Janneys car made Henrys pulse beat faster. Roscoe owned a big old Jeep. Do you go camping? he asked Roscoe. He still didnt trust the guy, but he admired that cool car. I used to, Roscoe replied. The Jeep is great over these mounta

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Peacock Hall CHAPTER 8 The Figure at the Window

The Aldens ran upstairs to a room with windows that overlooked the front lawn. This is where we found the old paper, Benny said. And now its gone, Violet added. Henry went over to the windows. Roscoe was standing by the empty goldfish pond. He glance

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Peacock Hall CHAPTER 9 The Eye of the Peacock

The cry of the peacock awakened Benny early Friday morning. Its the last day! he cried, leaping out of bed. I know, Henry said. He threw back his quilt and jumped up. We have a lot to do. A knock sounded at their door. Come in, Benny called, already

儿童英语读物 The Black Pearl Mystery CHAPTER 7 Underwater Mystery

With Jessie leading the way, the children hiked along the Pineapple Bay beach. This is a good snorkeling spot, Jessie said. Pineapple Bay is peaceful, and there are no sharks! My guidebook says there are some lava formations near the shore. So what a

儿童英语读物 The Black Pearl Mystery CHAPTER 8 Sleeping Volcano

That afternoon, Cousin Mary returned to Pineapple Place just as the Aldens returned from snorkeling. Such long faces! Is anything the matter? she asked when she noticed how quiet the children were. Was the water too cloudy for snorkeling? Sometimes t

儿童英语读物 The Black Pearl Mystery CHAPTER 9 Wiki Wiki

When Cousin Mary and the Aldens returned to Pineapple Place late that afternoon, they had a surprise. Grandfather! Jessie said when she spotted Mr. Alden strolling by Cousin Marys house. Youre back early. Weve been pineapple picking and snorkeling an

儿童英语读物 The Growling Bear Mystery CHAPTER 9 A Bear Scare

The children woke up at six the next morning. No slugabed Aldens today! Jessie said a few minutes after she woke up. We have to be at the front desk at six-thirty. While the other children stirred and stretched, Jessie reread the note they had found

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Peacock Hall CHAPTER 10 Benny Remembers Something

Everyone watched in stunned amazement as the vase hit the floor and smashed into shards. Look what you did! the woman screeched at Roscoe. What I did! he yelled back. You made me drop it! Before she turned around, Violet smelled the sweet aroma of la

儿童英语读物 The Growling Bear Mystery CHAPTER 4 Something Is Missing

The Aldens were supposed to start unpacking, but that would just have to wait. Old Faithful, the most famous geyser in the world, was about to perform again. Look at all the people hurrying so they wont miss it, Violet said, leaning against the windo

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Alamo CHAPTER 5 The Mysterious Stranger

When Violet and Jessie returned to the movie set, Henry, Antonio, and Benny were waiting anxiously for them. What did you find out? Henry asked, Well, we think the call was made from a phone near Antonios mothers lemonade stand, Violet said. Why do y

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Alamo CHAPTER 6 Sightseeing in San Antonio

The Aldens made their way onto the tour bus. The tour guide greeted everyone on board. Good afternoon! Today were going to visit some really great places, folks. After a few minutes, the tour guides voice crackled over the loudspeaker again. Thats He

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Alamo CHAPTER 4 The Secret

After their visit to the Alamo, the Boxcar Children, their grandfather, and Mr. Fambles strolled down the sidewalk and into a restaurant that Mr. Fambles had chosen. While they waited for their food, the children told their grandfather about Antonios

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Alamo CHAPTER 3 Touring the Alamo

The next morning, Antonio waited for Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny in the hotel lobby. Buenos das, Antonio said as the children got off the elevator. Good morning, Henry, Jessie, and Violet answered back. Benny looked puzzled. What did you say, An

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Alamo CHAPTER 2 Trouble on the Movie Set

Im sorry about Rogers behavior, Claire said to the children. This Texas heat has made him a little irritable. Im sure youll do a good job. Of course they will, said a young man with dark hair. This is Bob Branson, Amy said. Hes Roger Martins stand-in

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Secret Message CHAPTER 4 Caught Red-handed!

Everyone stood still in the dark-room. They stared at the sticklike letters forming before their eyes. The letters spelled out a single sentence: MOVE IT THE DAY BEFORE Benny, who was just learning to read, repeated the strange words in an awed whisp

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Alamo CHAPTER 8 Lost and Found

What do you mean? Claire said. Thats the ring you gave me this morning! No, Mr. Fambles said. This is not the ring I gave you this morning. Wait a minute, Amy said. Whats going on here? This is not Angelina Dickinsons ring, Mr. Fambles said. Her ring

儿童英语读物 The Firehouse Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Broken Lock

See you all later, Rebecca said, picking up her bag and slinging it over her shoulder. Benny looked at Violet. Rebecca was about to leave, and she still had their petition! Before Violet could stop him, Benny blurted out, Rebecca, isnt that our petit

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 8 Sounds in the Night

After dinner, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny went back to Kates boat. While they were relaxing on the boat deck, it began to rain. We should go inside, Kate said. But it isnt raining hard, Jessie said. May we stay up here for a little bit longer? O

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 9 The Fish That Got Away

It was a perfect day even more beautiful than the day before had been. The sea was calm. The sky was bright. The fishing was good. It was difficult to think about trouble on a day like this. You were right, Benny said to Charlie. This is a very good