儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 3 Starring — The Alden Kids!

Violet clapped her hands over her ears. The screaming sound was awful! It sounded as if it came from every direction at once and it seemed to go on forever. Worst of all, it was painfully loud. Sean clicked on a flashlight. The wavering light flashed

儿童英语读物 The Finders Keepers Mystery CHAPTER 7 Without a Clue

Lina, Violet said as the Aldens followed Lina to the house, theres something Henry and I need to tell you. Henry nodded solemnly. He and Violet quickly filled in the others on the man with the bouncy walk who had sneaked into Linas house during the y

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 8 The Light Returns

From his window, Henry could see a light that seemed to float across the yard. He raced down the stairs and opened the back door as quickly as he could, hoping to catch the ghost before whoever it was disappeared. The light stopped bobbing across the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 4 The Main Suspects

Oh my goodness! said Jessie. What happened here? A ghost! Benny cried. Henry shined the flashlight all around the inside of the boxcar. Aside from the fallen chair and the mess of games, everything else was in its proper place. These seem to be the o

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost CHAPTER 6 The Tree House

During dinner that night, Fran and the Aldens did most of the talking. Lottie was strangely quiet. When Im making my designs, I keep a bowl nearby filled with pressed flowers, Fran was telling them. And some ribbons, too, of course satin, velvet, and

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 6 Noises in the Night

Swish! Swish! Benny opened one eye. What was that noise? He peered at the clock that sat on the bedside table between him and Henry. It read 3:04 A.M. Swish! Swish! Crack! It was a warm night, and all the windows were open. Whatever it was, the noise

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 5 The Argument

So, whod like to go on a quick hayride before supper? Ken asked after the last customer had gone home and the maze was closed for the day. A hayride! Oh, boy! Benny cried, jumping up and down. Ken led the Aldens back over to the barn. There was a lar

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 4 Open for Business

The Aldens got cleaned up and changed clothes. Then Jessie and Violet made sandwiches for lunch. Could I watch the people in the maze from the lookout tower? Benny asked as he set the table. Sure, Benny, Ken answered. If anybody gets lost, you can di

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 6 A Treasure Hunt

The children stared at the corner of the boxcar. A place to hide something? Jessie repeated. To hide what? Thats what I want to find out, Henry said. He peered closely at the nails holding the boards in place. Then he ran out of the boxcar. Where Jes

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar CHAPTER 5 Strange Noises

The Aldens went through the grocery store buying everything on Mrs. McGregors list. Then they returned home, pulling the wagon filled with grocery bags. Ill check the mail, called Benny, running to the mailbox. The mail hadnt arrived yet, but there w

儿童英语读物 The Clue in the Corn Maze CHAPTER 8 The Blue Pickup

The Aldens worked on the maze for most of the day. Mr. Sweeney cut posts of wood, then Violet and Benny lined them up where they needed to go. Henry and Jessie stapled chicken wire fencing from post to post. And everyone attached cornstalks into the

儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 4 A Mysterious Phone Call

Your first day on the radio! Jocelyn said, setting platters of eggs, sausage, and toast on the table. Eat hearty! Mmmm! Benny said, heaping his plate with food. Jessie nibbled at her eggs. She was so excited, she had hardly slept the night before. Ev

儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 5 The Face in the Photograph

Before Benny could hear any more, Frances St. Clair swept into the breakroom. What are you doing? she said sharply. The station phones are not toys. Benny quickly hung up the receiver. It kept ringing, so I answered it. From now on, Frances said fros

儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 8 Violet’s Big Clue

Tell us exactly what happened, Henry said to Frances. I had just finished writing the script, Frances said. I went into the rest room to wash the ink off my fingers. When I came back, the script was gone! I dont know how this could have happened Aver

儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Ghost Prowls at Night

The show sounded great today, Jocelyn praised. She and Grandfather had dropped by the station and found Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny in the breakroom. Avery came in, joined by Gwen and Frances. Well, these kids kept it going but it wasnt easy, he

儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 7 The Missing Script

Back at the Hawley house, the Alden kids met Gwen on the porch. She was out of breath. Hi, Gwen, Benny said. What are you doing? Gwen looked startled to see them. A guilty look passed over her face. I, uh, I was just looking for you guys, Gwen said u

儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 9 A Simple Solution

Do you believe Im the ghost of WCXZ? DeeDee asked him. Benny frowned. Ghosts arent real. But somebody is stealing stuff from the radio station. Henry spoke up. DeeDee, I think you like having people believe the ghost of Daphne Owens is haunting the s

儿童英语读物 The Radio Mystery CHAPTER 10 Benny Catches a Ghost

With one hand, Avery Drake shielded his eyes from the glare of Bennys flashlight. Benny! he said, tightening his grip on the duffel bag with his other hand. Youre supposed to be in the soundstage with the others. And youre supposed to be in the contr

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie CHAPTER 3 The Strange Message

What is it Violet? Jessie asked. What does it say? She inched her chair closer to her sisters. Its ... its the strangest thing, Violet said in a quiet voice. Ive never seen a fortune like this before! Everyone was staring at Violet in surprise. Read

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie CHAPTER 4 Who is Drum Keller?

The Aldens got up early the next morning to surprise Aunt Jane with a special breakfast. They discussed the mystery while they worked. I still cant believe it, Jessie was saying as she scrambled eggs in a large bowl. Imagine finding a mystery in a fo