儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Sword CHAPTER 6 Signs in the Orchard

Before long, the Aldens were walking through thick rows of apple trees. The wind swirled red and yellow leaves around them. Its pretty here, Violet observed. It is, Benny agreed. But how are we ever going to hear the ghost with all this wind? Henry s

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Sword CHAPTER 7 A Stranger in the Library

The Aldens were up early the next morning. They helped feed the animals and ate a quick breakfast. Then they borrowed some old bicycles that were in the shed and rode into Chassell. The library was in a large white clapboard house that was painted wh

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Sword CHAPTER 8 The Antique Store

Goodness, I had no idea that letter was stolen. Thats dreadful! the owner of the antique store exclaimed. Mrs. Holmes was a round, short woman with wiry gray hair. I would never knowingly sell stolen merchandise, she told the Aldens. I must call the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Sword CHAPTER 9 By the Light of the Moon

Im scared, Benny admitted. Violet gulped. Take my hand. Were not far from the farm. Guided by the moonlight, Violet and Benny made their way home, stumbling over rocks and large branches in their path. Things sure look different in the dark, Benny mu

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Sword CHAPTER 10 Joshua’s Ghost

Its the ghost. Its Joshua! Benny couldnt stop shrieking. Just as suddenly as he appeared, the ghost vanished with Henry chasing after him. Benny, Benny, calm down, Jessie said soothingly. She hugged Benny to her, while Violet buried her face in Jessi

儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 6 More Secrets

By the time the plaster cast was dry, Grandfather decided it was time to get out of the midday heat. They all climbed into their canoes and poled back to the Miccosukee Village. Thanks for your help, Henry said to Irene as they walked up the dock. We

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Mine CHAPTER 8 The Storm

One more day, Grandfather announced at breakfast the next morning. Gerald and I have only one more day of work, then his cabin will be finished. Well spend tomorrow relaxing, and then well head back home Saturday. Henry and Jessie looked at each othe

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Mine CHAPTER 9 One Mystery Solved

The others gathered around Violet. Its a letter from Tom, she said. Its to somebody named Frank. See? Its signed Tom Parker. Violet squinted at the messy handwriting. My great-uncle Jake, she began, then gasped. My great-uncle Jake, the prospector, h

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Mine CHAPTER 10 Benny’s Surprise

The Chuck Wagon looked especially festive that night. Country music played from the jukebox. Orange and yellow streamers looped the counter. A pink and green pi?ata in the shape of a bull hung from the ceiling. Wow! said Benny. Who did all this? Jake

儿童英语读物 The Guide Dog Mystery CHAPTER 8 “Someone’s Following Us!”

The next day was bright and sunny, and while eating a breakfast of fresh orange juice and waffles they saw Jason in the dining room, huddled over a cup of coffee. Did anything else happen last night? Benny asked. Jason assured them that the rest of t

儿童英语读物 The Ghost of the Chattering Bones CHAPTER 3 The Watery Ghost

That night, all the Aldens fell asleep right away. Around midnight, Benny stirred. He thought he heard somethinga rushing kind of sound. It seemed to be coming from outside. What was making that noise? Henry? he whispered. Henry didnt answer. He was

儿童英语读物 The Guide Dog Mystery CHAPTER 9 Ginger’s Been Kidnapped!

Greenfield College was only a few blocks from downtown. Anna, Ginger, and Jason led the way, with the Aldens following. Jessie and Henry each carried a bag of groceries. When they reached the college, they saw several big stone buildings, covered in

儿童英语读物 The Guide Dog Mystery CHAPTER 10 Lots of Surprises

The following morning, the Aldens woke and dressed quietly. They were all wondering what had happened to Ginger and feeling very sorry for Anna. I have an idea, said Violet. Lets get some flowers for Anna. They wont take Gingers place, but they might

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Mine CHAPTER 3 Benny’s Gold

Do you think well find the mine by lunchtime? Benny asked Violet. She clambered over a rock in the trail, then held out her hand for her brother. I doubt it, Benny, Violet said. Luis said some people spend their whole lives looking for the mine. Ahea

儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 10 Benny’s Second Wish

A second man stepped into the clearing, his slim figure striped by shadows. He clasped a plastic box with a short antenna in both hands. He was younger than the other man and his hair was blond and straight. Benny stared at the two men. The bushy-hai

儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 3 Alligators at Last!

She hung up? Jessie echoed. Violet was looking at the local street map Jessie had brought in with their new books. Andrew lives at four-oh-two Ancona Lane, apartment three. According to this map, Ancona Lane is only two streets over from this one, sh

儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 5 A Clue in the Muck

Irene Osceola was waiting for the Aldens when they pulled into the Miccosukee Village the next morning. The canoe ramp is this way, she said. Today she wore jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and sneakers. Its good you all wore pants and long sleeves, sh

儿童英语读物 The Mystery on the Train CHAPTER 3 Meeting Annie

As the Aldens explored the train, they found out it was very long. The children counted twenty cars. On one end were the sleeping cars and on the other there were many coach cars with big, comfortable seats. The porters were handing out pillows. A lo

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 8 Hide-and-Seek

Weve only got a few more signs to take down and then well be finished, said Henry. He handed Jessie one of the yard sale posters theyd put up only a few days before. Good, said Benny. Im tired. Just then, a familiar green van pulled up. I thought Id

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 10 A Treasure in a Treasure

Henry helped violet spread the hops quilt across two chairs. Then Jessie took a tiny pair of scissors out of a carrying case in her pocket. Coral lent me these, she explained. She leaned over and began, very, very carefully to cut the threads that he