儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 4 Changing Trains

The Boxcar Children watched the night sky and talked about their first day on the train until it was time to go to bed. Then Henry said, Lets hurry. I really want to see how they turn that compartment into a bedroom. They walked quickly through the t

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 5 A Midnight Call for Help

The Aldens and Aunt Jane got back to the train station in plenty of time before the train had to leave. As they walked out onto their track, Jessie pointed and said, Look, thats Annie over there. She was still sitting on her suitcase and holding the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 6 The Platform Search

Benny sat up and asked, Who is it? Then Henry called down from the top bunk. Annie? Wait a minute. He jumped down as Benny slid the door open. Annie was standing in the corridor in a bright blue robe and yellow slippers. She said, Im sorry to wake yo

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 7 Shadowing Vincent

When the Boxcar Children woke up the train was slowing down and Aunt Jane was knocking on their door. Were almost in Denver, she called. Time to get up. They were dressed in just a few minutes. Why dont we have breakfast in the station, Henry suggest

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Mine CHAPTER 6 Lights Out!

Benny sat up in bed. He listened carefully for the familiar sounds of the humming refrigerator and air conditioner. He heard only Grandfathers faint snoring. A darting shape outside the window caught his attention. A tall, dark figure flitted between

儿童英语读物 The Guide Dog Mystery CHAPTER 7 A Late Night for Benny

That night, the Aldens decided to keep watch out the window, to see if anything strange happened like moving lights or fleeting shadows or barking dogs. They each agreed to take a two-hour shift while the others slept. Benny had the first shift, from

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Mine CHAPTER 4 A Warning!

The next morning, after Grandfather left early to help Mr. McCrae, the Aldens walked over to the Chuck Wagon. They shared a table in the corner with Luis. Over a hearty ranchers breakfast of flapjacks and sausage, they discussed the prowler Jessie ha

儿童英语读物 The Ghost of the Chattering Bones CHAPTER 4 Jon’s Blunder

As Spence walked off, Benny edged closer to the rough stone ledge and peered over the side. Down below, purple pansies rippled in the breeze. He looked relieved. As if reading his thoughts, Henry put a comforting arm around his brother. Not a drop of

儿童英语读物 The Ghost of the Chattering Bones CHAPTER 5 The Bones Chatter Again

Benny was checking himself out in the hall mirror when Mrs. McGregor came down the stairs in a peach-colored dress. Doesnt everyone look wonderful! she said, smiling fondly at the children. Henry Jessie, Violet, and Benny were ready for the potluck d

儿童英语读物 The Ghost of the Chattering Bones CHAPTER 6 Eton’s Loop

I dont understand it, said Henry as they had a late-night meeting in the room that Violet and Jessie shared, Someones going to a lot of trouble to make us think the bridge is haunted. Violet frowned. Who would do such a thing? And how? Benny demanded

儿童英语读物 The Ghost of the Chattering Bones CHAPTER 7 Going … Going … Gone!

Dont keep us in the dark, pleaded Violet What are you thinking? Jessie pointed to Pams name spelled out in sprinkles. See that? Henry nodded. Remember the first two lines of Megs verse? Sure, Benny told her. Weve read it about a hundred times. Jessie

儿童英语读物 The Ghost of the Chattering Bones CHAPTER 8 What’s Wrong with This Picture?

The moment Nora and Mrs. McGregor came through the door, Jessie told them about the missing photograph. Im so sorry, Norah, she said. I know how much it meant to you. I just dont understand what happened. Oh, dear, said Mrs. McGregor, in a concerned

儿童英语读物 The Ghost of the Chattering Bones CHAPTER 9 Thief!

As they stepped outside, Henry was about to say something when Benny grabbed his arm. Whats that? Everyone turned to see where Benny was pointing. At the top of the bridge, a light flickered and vanished. There wasnt time to decide what to do. On the

儿童英语读物 The Ghost of the Chattering Bones CHAPTER 10 The Secret Hiding Place

I just cant believe Bob and Annette would do such a thing, Norah was saying, as they sat around the kitchen table having a late-night snack. Some people! exclaimed Mrs. McGregor, who was pouring milk for everyone. Pam came over with a plate of cookie

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 9 Recovered Property

The Aldens called a porter and got him to make up Annies room early so she could rest. Stay here, Violet said. Your ankle hurts you and youre very upset. Rest will do you good. But what if the person who has my posters gets off the train while Im sle

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 8 Good Friends

Aunt Jane suggested that Annie join them for dinner that night. That way we can split up without having one person sit alone, she said. Wed love to have you. Oh, do, Violet urged. We can sit together. Annie smiled at Violet and said, Id love to. Ill

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 10 Meeting Uncle Bob

Annie found them in the observation lounge when she woke up. Benny said, I told you wed get your posters back! The Aldens told her all about the bearded man and recovering the posters. Annie listened carefully and then she shook her head. I still don

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Sword CHAPTER 3 The Missing Letters

You mean someone is stealing your fruit? Benny asked. Seymour actually smiled. No, nothing like that. He cleared his throat. The fact is, someone is stealing our antiques not the furniture, but smaller things like my stamp collection and some old fam

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Sword CHAPTER 4 The Secret Passageway

The Aldens peered inside the opening. The passageway looked so dark and spooky with cobwebs hanging overhead that Benny was suddenly afraid to step inside, even after Seymour handed him a flashlight. Come on, Benny. This is one of the things you came

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Sword CHAPTER 5 Veronica

That evening, after an early dinner, the four Alden children met in Jessie and Violets room. We just have to help Seymour and Rose solve this mystery, Violet was saying as she leaned back against two of the lacy white pillows piled on the bed. All th