儿童英语读物 The Hurricane Mystery CHAPTER 6 Gold Coins and Iron Bars

Everythings a mess! said Jessie. The piles of neatly stacked papers were scattered everywhere, all over the study. Look! said Benny. He pointed. The wind must have blown through the open window. It couldnt have, Benny. We didnt leave the window open,

儿童英语读物 The Hurricane Mystery CHAPTER 7 Who’s There?

Im thirsty, thought Violet sleepily, waking from a deep sleep. It was very late. Violet got her flashlight and water glass from by the bed and went to the bathroom to fill the glass. Back in her room, she sat down on the edge of her bed, turned off t

儿童英语读物 The Firehouse Mystery CHAPTER 10 To Catch a Thief

Well, who was it? Jessie demanded. It was Mr. Frederick! He had a notebook with that gold design on the front, said Benny. He must be the thief! Wait a minute, said Steve. We cant just accuse someone unless were sure. Im going to call the police. The

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 7 Another Sighting

What are you looking at? a voice asked. It was Aunt Jane. We keep seeing that man, Henry explained. Weve been thinking he might have something to do with the trouble. Aunt Jane looked around. What man? Jessie said, Hes over there. But he wasnt. He ha

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 3 Sightseeing

First thing in the morning, Aunt Jane said, Andy, heres your cap. She handed him the baseball cap containing the four slips of paper. Hurry, Uncle Andy! Benny said. The Aldens watched as Uncle Andy reached into the hat. He drew out a piece of paper a

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 4 Something Fishy

With the afternoon still ahead of them, they returned to Fishermans Wharf. Lets take a boat ride, Aunt Jane suggested. Oh, yes, lets! Violet said. A boat ride was what she most wanted to do. But Violet, its not your turn, Benny protested. We didnt pi

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 5 More Trouble

Aunt Jane and Uncle Andy are already back with our clothes! Violet said. Lets go meet them. She stepped off the boat onto the dock. The other Aldens followed her, excited that theyd be staying on Kates boat that night. Their aunt and uncle were visit

儿童英语读物 The Hurricane Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Mysterious Stranger

Up ahead, Forrest Ashleigh, Mrs. Ashleighs son, had just come out of the bank. He looked like a banker himself in his dark suit and tie. But it wasnt Mr. Ashleigh that Jessie was pointing toward. It was the person in the gray raincoat. He or she was

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Secret Message CHAPTER 5 The Phantom in the Town Square

Brrr! said Jessie, buttoning her jacket up to her chin. It sure is cold! Winter was definitely in the air at the Farm Meadow Nursery. Swags of greenery were looped along the fence. Tiny white lights twinkled in the evergreen trees. The Aldens had dri

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 6 Out to Sea

It was still dark when Kate woke them. Dress warmly, she said. The Aldens hurried into their jeans and sweatshirts. They tied their jackets around their waists. Fruit, juice, and toast awaited them. Kate filled a large thermos. Hot cocoa, she said. I

儿童英语读物 The Firehouse Mystery CHAPTER 7 Lost — and Found!

Its got to be here some where, Jessie muttered to herself. She took everything out of her knapsack. But the petition wasnt there. How can this be? she said to herself. I never lose things. Jessie searched everywhere in the garage. Maybe the petition

儿童英语读物 The Firehouse Mystery CHAPTER 9 The Final Clue

At first Steve and the Aldens just stared at the empty shelf. I cant believe we didnt notice this before, said Steve, at last. Its so dark back here in this corner that you wouldnt notice unless you came and stood right in front, said Jessie. The old

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Alamo CHAPTER 9 The Case Is Solved

The children hurried to Mr. Fambless office. They knocked on the door. Come in, Mr. Fambles said. The police officer was still talking to Claire. He looked surprised to see the children. Officer Bob Small, Mr. Fambles said, these are the Alden childr

儿童英语读物 The Firehouse Mystery CHAPTER 6 “A Whole Lot of Money!”

Not again! said Jessie. Yesterday the paint was all a mess, and today its the window boxes! What do you think happened? asked Violet. The children knelt down and examined the trampled evergreens. Look at the ground under the windows. Its all scuffed

儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 7 Wildcats and Radios

The next morning, they all piled into the rental car and drove south to the main visitors center in the Everglades. I cant believe the runaround were getting, Grandfather said as he waved his pass at the ranger in the booth. First Melanie Harper says

儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Visitor Brings a Clue

Is your father here? asked Henry. Irene nodded, her ponytail bouncing. Can we talk to him? Henry asked. Hes fixing a friends airboat, she said. Ill take you over to him. The ramp had two airboats docked. Jessie figured one belonged to Irenes father.

儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 9 Big Lostmans Bay

The airboat roared like a low-flying plane, whizzing across the sawgrass. It was such a strange boat, Violet thought, as the wind whipped her ponytails straight out behind her. Mr. Osceola sat perched on a high seat, operating the controls just in fr

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Mine CHAPTER 7 Lost!

Tacos, declared Benny, are the very best part of Arizona. He crunched his fourth beef taco happily. They are good, agreed Jessie, adding shredded lettuce to her chicken taco. Mr. McCrae, it was really nice of you to take us out to dinner. Across the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Mine CHAPTER 5 Where Is Jake?

Jessie was riding right behind Benny. She, too, saw him lean over his ponys neck, then tumble off. Benny! she exclaimed. But Luis had already dismounted. Are you okay? he asked. Violet and Henry rushed up. Benny brushed dirt off his shorts. Im okay.

儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 4 A New Friend

A girl stood by the roadside, holding a basket. She was a little older than Jessie. Her black hair was in a ponytail with a red ribbon tied around it. She wore a white blouse and a full skirt stitched of many patches yellow, red, and blue. Hello, sai