儿童英语读物 Snowbound Mystery CHAPTER 2 Cabin in the Woods

Long before the family saw the cabin, Watch began to bark. His bark sounded different to the Aldens. They all looked ahead. There stood the little log cabin. They walked up to it as fast as they could. The door was locked, but Henry had the key. Watc

儿童英语读物 The Copycat Mystery CHAPTER 2 A Trip Back in Time

When they finally arrived at the Elmford station, Benny was the first to spot Aunt Jane. Bouncing from the bus, he threw his arms around her. Were all set for that trip back in time! he cried. Aunt Jane laughed as she gave each of the Aldens a warm h

儿童英语读物 The Copycat Mystery CHAPTER 1 Say Cheese!

Is that an octopus? asked six-year-old Benny Alden. Or a spider? Ill give you a hint, said Mrs. McGregor, the Aldens housekeeper. She was sitting in an overstuffed chair by the front window, a basket of worn-out clothing at her feet. As she held up h

儿童英语读物 The Summer Camp Mystery CHAPTER 1 Shapes in the Fog

At five oclock on an August morning, the sun hadnt risen yet, but the Alden family was already up and about. The streetlamps were still on. In a few minutes, the headlights on James Aldens car were on, too. Four sleepy children trooped down the porch

儿童英语读物 The Summer Camp Mystery CHAPTER 2 Screams on the Beach

Henry and Jessie helped unload Grandfathers car. They carried their trunks toward the dock, where other campers were lining up their luggage. Jessie smiled at a sandy-haired girl with a ponytail and a Junior Counselor cap. Hi, she said. The girl kept

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 1 The Tower

I think I see it! shouted Benny Alden, pointing out the car window. I do, too! called his sister Violet, who was sitting beside him. Yes, thats it! said their grandfather, James Alden. He steered the car up a hill. Thats the famous clock tower. Benny

儿童英语读物 The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery CHAPTER 2 A Strange Light at Midnight

After the Aldens left the tower, they picked up the key to their suite and drove to the dormitory. That tower was really neat, Henry said as they were driving. But a little spooky, Benny said. You dont believe theres really a ghost, do you? Henry ask

儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery CHAPTER 1 The Bugaboo House

The Alden House was jumping. Every few minutes, people on the front porch rang the doorbell. And every few minutes on the back porch, the family dog, Watch, whined to come in. The Alden children were in the kitchen baking cookies. Watch didnt want to

儿童英语读物 Disappearing Staircase Mystery HAPTER 2 Gloomy Rooms

I never saw this rusty old gate open before, Henry said when the Aldens arrived at the Bugbee estate a few days later. The children stared up at the gate. They had passed it often, but it had always been locked before. Now it was open. The two stone

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 1 Sam the Window Man

Dont forget about the ladder, said Benny Alden, You didnt forget it, did you, Violet? Violet, who was ten, smiled at her six-year-old brother. No, I didnt, Benny, she said. She looked down at her drawing of a man on a bike. There was a ladder lashed

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Spider's Clue CHAPTER 2 The Strange Invitation

Benny rang Sams bell. A moment later, the door opened. A man in a business suit greeted them. He was very tall, with gray hair that circled a bald spot. You must be Mrs. McGregor, the man said with a friendly smile. And I bet these are the famous Ald

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 1 A Mountain of Surprise

Left. No! No, turn right, said fourteen-year-old Henry Alden. He held the map up and frowned. Yes, thats it. Were supposed to turn right at the next stop sign. James Alden nodded. He was Henrys grandfather, and he was driving his four grandchildrenHe

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain CHAPTER 2 Lost Treasure

Whats the surprise? Benny demanded first thing the next morning. Maris slid a plate of pancakes in front of Benny and said, Its a camping trip. A camping trip! I like camping, said Benny. I need to do a little trail scouting on Blizzard Mountain for

儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 1 An Unbearable Emergency

A roomy car carrying four children and their grandfather made its way up into the mountains. As the car climbed higher and higher, the children in the car yawned and stretched. Six-year-old Benny Alden yawned twice to pop his ears. The car was so hig

儿童英语读物 The Stuffed Bear Mystery CHAPTER 2 Baa, Baa, Bad Day

Smudge was better than an alarm clock, Benny said the next morning when the children walked into Old Mills. He woke me up a bunch of times, so I gave him his bottle and he drank the whole thing. Hes just like a baby. Jessie chuckled. When you were a

儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 1 A Horse Named Butterscotch

Benny? Benny, where are you? called ten-year-old Violet from the back door of the big white house. No one answered. Benny? Violet called again. Havent you found him yet? asked her sister, Jessie. Henrys waiting. Henry was fourteen and the oldest of t

儿童英语读物 The Ice Cream Mystery CHAPTER 2 A Melted Ice Cream Mess

Violet heard it first. She and Benny were sitting on the front porch later that afternoon giving a tea party for her dolls and Bennys stuffed animals. Watch was sleeping in a patch of sunlight nearby. Ding, ding, dingaling, a bell chimed from not ver

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 1 Who Threw That?

I sure hope it flies! cried six-year-old Benny as he jumped to his feet. Do you think it will? Theres only one way to find out, said Henry who was fourteen. Toss it in the air and see what happens. It was a warm August afternoon and the four Alden ch

儿童英语读物 The Tattletale Mystery CHAPTER 2 The Strange Message

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the message on the airplane. It was printed in thick black ink. I cant believe it, Violet said in a hushed voice. Read it, Jessie, urged Benny. Jessie tucked her dark hair behind her ears, then read the message out loud.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 1 Not-So-Funnybones

The Alden family loved nothing better than long family car trips. They enjoyed playing games, telling stories and jokes, and having roadside picnics. Even in the car, they kept themselves busy with jobs. Grandfather Aldens main job was driving, of co