儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 10 The Catch of the Day

When they returned to the docks, the Aldens met Kate. Ive been looking for you, she said. Your aunt phoned. She and your uncle will be late. They dont expect to get here until dinnertime. I wish I had time to take you sightseeing, but with Charlie an

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Secret Message CHAPTER 3 The Hidden Message

We need a new mystery, Benny said. The four Alden children were sitting and talking in their boxcar, and Benny was feeling restless. We have to help Grandfather with the Winter Festival. We dont have time to solve a mystery, too, said Jessie. She wro

儿童英语读物 The Firehouse Mystery CHAPTER 3 Save the Firehouse!

The Aldens looked at each other in surprise when they heard what Ms. Lerner had said. What was that all about, Chief? asked Christine. Mike looked grim. Ms. Lerner just told me that the town council is thinking of tearing down this building. They thi

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Secret Message CHAPTER 6 The Phantom Strikes Again

Are you sure your camera bag is missing? Jessie asked Violet. Maybe you took it into the drugstore. Violet shook her head. I left it here, with our coats and things. I cant believe someone would steal it. Well, somebody did, Henry said grimly. Benny

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Alamo CHAPTER 7 The Ring

Ill be coming by the movie set today, Grandfather said to the children the next morning. Amy has asked to use Angelina Dickinsons ring in several scenes. Is Mr. Fambles coming too? Benny asked. Yes, Grandfather said. He wants to make sure nothing hap

儿童英语读物 The Hurricane Mystery CHAPTER 9 A Treasure Trap

Mr. Farrier said the gate was mostly wrought iron, remember? said Jessie. But its not. Its cast iron. See all these molds? Thats how Mr. Farrier said cast iron was made by pouring molten iron into molds. Like cake batter into a cake pan, remembered B

儿童英语读物 The Hurricane Mystery CHAPTER 10 Stop, Thief!

Jessie jumped to her feet. Its the trap! she cried. Quick, open the door! Grandfather and Mrs. Ashleigh looked very surprised as the four Aldens rushed toward the kitchen door. Everyone get a flashlight, said Henry. Hurry! Or theyll get away! Violet

儿童英语读物 The Hurricane Mystery CHAPTER 11 The Hurricane Gate

It was time for the Aldens to go back home to Greenfield. It seems as if we just got here, said Violet. Time went so fast! Mrs. Ashleigh patted Violets shoulder. Hard work and solving mysteries makes time go extra fast, she said. We didnt finish all

儿童英语读物 The Guide Dog Mystery CHAPTER 3 Someone Hiding in the Woods

Following Jasons suggestion, the Aldens headed to the dining room. It was a bright, pretty room, and the smells coming from the kitchen were delicious. Each table was covered with a clean white cloth and decorated with a small vase of flowers. Tonigh

儿童英语读物 The Guide Dog Mystery CHAPTER 4 Barking Dogs

When Mrs. Carter returned, Henry told her about the strange man whod wanted to buy Ginger. Well, she said, sometimes people do want to buy the dogs. As the Aldens got off the elevator on the second floor, they saw Anna on her way to the dining room.

儿童英语读物 The Guide Dog Mystery CHAPTER 5 The Mysterious Visitor Returns

That afternoon, the Aldens were sitting with Ginger on the schools front lawn when a car pulled into the driveway and stopped. A man got out, and the children saw it was the same mysterious man whod tried to buy Ginger the day before. Ah, just who I

儿童英语读物 The Guide Dog Mystery CHAPTER 6 A Crumpled Note

The next morning after breakfast, the children went to the kennel to help Jason bathe the dogs. But they were surprised to find the building locked up tight. When they knocked on the door, there was no answer. Jason must not be here yet, Henry said.

儿童英语读物 The Firehouse Mystery CHAPTER 4 Not Just a Bunch of Old Junk

As the children were finishing up their lunch, Sparky began barking. A moment later, the door opened and Ms. Lerner walked in. With her was a smaller, young woman who had short blond hair and a cheerful smile. She was carrying a large sketch pad and

儿童英语读物 The Firehouse Mystery CHAPTER 5 “Just Give Up Now!”

What happened? Jessie cried. We cleaned everything up so neatly before we went home yesterday. I know, Mike said. I came in here after you left, and I was very impressed. Not only did the walls look much better, but youd put everything away so nicely

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Secret Message CHAPTER 7 The Greenfield Spy

Violet! What is it? Henry cried, next to her. But Violet was frozen in the darkness. She was afraid to move. The dark shape did not move, either. Wait, Ill get the light. Rick pulled the chain of an overhead light. When she saw the monster, Violet gi

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Secret Message CHAPTER 8 A Scrap of Red

Quick! Henry said, grabbing Jessies wrist, and the two flew across the pavement. It was getting darker and the town hall cast a long, spooky shadow. At last they reached the bench. Jessies tote bag containing her notebook was leaning against one wrou

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Secret Message CHAPTER 9 Vanished into Thin Air!

Violet was trying to focus through the viewfinder. But Benny kept moving the canvas that covered the statue. Look! he cried. He grabbed a corner of the canvas and pulled. Violet nearly dropped her camera. Standing on the granite base was a stepladder

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Secret Message CHAPTER 10 The Surprise in the Statue

Benny was the first to glimpse the flatbed truck. Its here! he cried. All the people who worked around the town square were on hand for the return of the stolen statue. Dawn Wellington and Mrs. Turner waited with the Aldens. Even Mr. Kirby came out f

儿童英语读物 The Hurricane Mystery CHAPTER 4 A Terrible Fight

Uh-oh! said Henry. Well help you clean it up, said Violet. Dont worry, said Mrs. Ashleigh. She walked quickly to the overturned box. But be careful! Some of these papers are very, very old. Benny knelt down by the box. Look, he said. A picture! Thats

儿童英语读物 The Hurricane Mystery CHAPTER 5 Hoofbeats of History

Your son! exclaimed Henry. He was very surprised. But . . . Jessie began, then stopped. It would be rude to say what the Boxcar Children were all thinking: that Mrs. Ashleigh was so nice, but her son didnt seem nice at all. Im sorry I called your son