儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 3 Elephants and a Riddle

Do you think its true? Benny asked his brother and sisters. He was standing at the window in the lace-and-lavender room that Violet and Jessie were sharing. The children had finished unpacking and were waiting for Violet to put more film in her camer

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 4 Moooo!

CLANG, CLANG. CLANG, CLANG, CLANG. Violet blinked and sat up in bed. It was the middle of the night. The house was dark and quiet. What had awakened her? Jessie? she whispered, rubbing her arms to warm them. Jessie didnt answer. She was sleeping soun

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 5 A Pile of Rubbish?

The Aldens found Fran sitting in her workroom, a basket of flowers in front of her. Newspapers had been spread over a long table, and there was a thick phone book nearby. When Jessie tugged the old photographs from her pocket, Frans face broke into a

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 3 A Break-In

Benny burst out of his room and ran into the room next door. Henry! Henry! he cried. Henry was lying in bed, reading a book. He looked up, surprised. Benny? What is it? Did you have a bad dream? Benny grabbed Henrys arm. Come look! Professor Murray w

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 7 Too Many Loose Ends

The Alden children slept until almost nine oclock the next morning. When they got up, the house was quiet. I wonder where Grandfather and Ken are, Benny said. Maybe theyre downstairs, Henry said. So the children headed downstairs. They heard a voice

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 7 Inside the Box

Henry set the box down gently beside the hole. Is it heavy? asked Benny excitedly. No, its not, said Henry. Whats inside? Benny asked. Well soon see. Reaching around in front, Henry carefully unlatched the top. Then he lifted the lid. Inside the box

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 9 A Quilt Trap

The Aldens sat on their front porch after dinner, talking softly. Watch was curled on a pillow, and Benny petted him as they talked. Mr. Munsey has been away, said Jessie. He couldnt have tried to break into the house. And he didnt tell Dirk Grey or

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 9 Going Back in Time

When the aldens arrived at the library, they put their bikes in the bike rack and went inside. They walked straight up to the librarians desk. A woman with brown hair approached them. Hello, she said with a big smile. Im Mrs. Shumate. May I help you?

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 10 All’s Wile That Ends Wile

Violet ran back to the boxcar as quickly as she could, with Claire at her heels. Wait! Claire called. Whats going on? Violet and Claire arrived breathless in the doorway of the boxcar. Jessie and Benny were sitting on the floor playing cards, and Hen

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 3 Log Cabins and Flying Geese

Achoo! AAAAAA-CHOOO! Those were the first sounds the Aldens heard from Edward Munsey. Mr. Munsey was a quilt expert sent by the State History Museum. He had just followed Lina into the attic. The four Aldens had been there all morning helping Lina so

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 4 Burglars and Bargains

The Aldens were on their way to the library the next morning when a green van pulled up next to them. It was Lina, and she didnt have her usual smile on her face. Good morning! Henry called. Then he noticed the worried look on Linas face. Whats wrong

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 3 Yuck!

Violet woke up during the night. She was thirsty, so she decided to go down to the kitchen to get a drink of water. She slipped quietly out of bed. As she crept across the room, something out the window caught her eye. Violet tiptoed over to the wind

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 7 The Ghost Chase

What are you thinking, Violet? Jessie asked. I have a hunch the next clue is right here in the house. But, Violet, Benny protested, the arrow was pointing to the tree house. Remember? Thats true, Benny, Violet said. But the name of the tree house is

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 9 Trouble!

When the Aldens returned to Kens, Mr. Sweeney was back. He was just finishing up the last of the repair work in the maze. Tomorrow we paint the fence posts, Violet said. And decorate for the festival, Benny added. Can you kids help me go down all the

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 5 Long Lost Letters

Lets watch for a minute, Violet said in a low voice. Maybe hell drive away soon. Or maybe hes after the hidden treasure, said Benny. The Aldens peered at the car. Inside, the man with dark glasses sat, his head turned toward Linas house, his chin bob

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 10 Stakeout!

Benny shifted in his sleeping bag. What time is it? he whispered. Henry had agreed to take the first watch. Jessie, Violet, and Benny were trying to sleep, but it was hard for Jessie to get comfortable on the wood floor. And Violet and Benny were sim

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 6 Sales and Snoops

I just sold a box of old towels, Violet reported, handing Lina the money. Lina was sitting at one of the tables with a metal box for the money. She was the yard sale treasurer. The Aldens were walking among all the boxes, tables, chairs, lamps, and o

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 8 How Many Were Going to St. Ives?

The next morning, the four Aldens joined Fran for breakfast on the back patio. Lottie had left early for work, so the umbrella table was set for five. With the sun shining and the birds chirping, they munched happily on blueberry muffins, cold cereal

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 9 Saved by the Bell

The answer to the riddle is one, Benny called back as he rounded the corner, racing for Shadowbox. And Buttercup has the number one on her bell! You think the answer to the riddle has something to do with Buttercup? Violet asked, running right behind

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 10 A Message from the Past

It its gone! exclaimed Benny. Everyone turned to him. Whats gone? Jessie asked. The number one on Buttercups bell! Benny was staring at the painting with wide, unbelieving eyes. Oh! Violet came up behind her little brother. Bennys right. The number o