儿童英语读物 The Ghost Town Mystery CHAPTER 4 The Mysterious Letter

A ghost! Benny breathed. Cool, said Corey in his loud voice. A real, live ghost in a ghost town. Get it? he asked Marianne as she poured water into his glass. The pretty waitress simply ignored him. By now her mother had returned from the kitchen wit

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie CHAPTER 10 An Answer to a Rhyme

He did it! Benny exclaimed. Martin stole Dotties half of the bookstore. I just know it! What can we do? Violet asked in alarm. Im not sure, said Jessie. But we have to do something. Right, Henry? Henry didnt answer. He was staring into the dining roo

儿童英语读物 The Midnight Mystery CHAPTER 4 A Curious Phone Call

Benny kicked at the gravel as they continued walking back to the house. I didnt get my lucky penny, he said. Now its an unlucky penny. As the children crossed the front yard, Ruff and Tumble ran to greet them. Why are they outside? Jessie asked. Ms.

儿童英语读物 The Poison Frog Mystery CHAPTER 2 The Missing Ferrets

Lindsey knew the Alden children had solved quite a few mysteries, so she brought them to the scene of the crime. It was a good-sized room in the small-mammal house. It was brightly lit, with a cement floor and pale yellow walls. A bank of cages lined

儿童英语读物 The Gymnastics Mystery CHAPTER 4 Mystery Man Returns

The sports arena was crowded this morning, Henry noticed as they walked inside with Katya. More athletes and coaches had arrived overnight. A press center had been set up between two sections of bleachers. Men and women with badges that said PRESS wa

儿童英语读物 The Gymnastics Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Box in the Window

The Aldens rushed forward to help. They searched under the bleachers and around the equipment. They even asked other gymnasts if they had seen two cassette tapes. But the tapes had definitely disappeared. Its like they walked away, said Jessie, thoug

儿童英语读物 The Poison Frog Mystery CHAPTER 3 Partners

The next morning Lindsey had a meeting with Jordan Patterson, one of the zoos two owners. They planned to meet in the ferret room at noon. Lindsey knew the Aldens planned to see the rest of the zoo that morning, so she asked them to stop by afterward

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 9 Go Team!

As she drove along, Tipper kept to the speed limit, but Jessie could see she was gripping the wheel. I should have searched the office for a note or something, Tipper told the girls. If Tom or Frank took our bags, they probably left a note. Maybe Mr.

儿童英语读物 The Movie Star Mystery CHAPTER 3 Ice Cream and a Fire Alarm

This is good ice cream, said Benny. The best ice cream in the whole world. You always say that when we come to the ice-cream parlor, Violet said, smiling at Benny. The Aldens were sitting at one of the little tables inside the shop eating ice-cream c

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Cave CHAPTER 3 An Underground Monster

By eight oclock the next morning, nearly every table in the Dragons Mouth Coffee Shop was filled. The Aldens stowed their backpacks and rock hunting tools under the last empty table. They could hardly wait for breakfast. Mr. Howe soon arrived to take

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Cave CHAPTER 4 A Mysterious Visitor

The next day, the Aldens didnt want to waste a minute. They were going back to the monster cave. They had a quick breakfast of cold cereal and milk instead of going to Dragons Mouth Coffee Shop. Today we wear our oldest jeans and tops, Jessie told he

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Cave CHAPTER 5 The Aldens Get a Warning

When the Aldens got back to their cabin, they put away their caving equipment and backpacks. Henry put the red shovel in a closet. At suppertime Ill call Rockville Community College from the coffee shop. Maybe Crystal Hollowell knows about this shove

儿童英语读物 The Movie Star Mystery CHAPTER 4 A New Friend for Watch

Do any bank robbers live in Greenfield, Grandfather? Benny asked at dinner that night. James Alden finished putting mashed potatoes on his plate. Then he passed the potatoes to Henry. He looked at his youngest grandchild. Not that I know of, he said.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Pirate's Map CHAPTER 8 The Final Offer

Okay, so do we have it all figured out? Tom asked, rubbing his eyes and yawning. It was nearly ten oclock now. Jack Ford had been gone for about two hours. Before he left, he wished them all good luck. He had shown no interest in finding the treasure

儿童英语读物 The Movie Star Mystery CHAPTER 8 Lights Out!

They all stared at the piece of red feather. Then Jessie said, It must have been Monica who had a car hidden in the bushes by the side of the road. But why? To spy on Tate, said Benny She must suspect that he is at his mothers house, agreed Henry. An

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 10 Lost and Found

That afternoon, there were two trophies on the Aldens mantel. Mr. Alden took pictures of Henry, Jessie, and Violet standing with the twins in front of the fireplace. No one wanted to spoil the moment by mentioning that there were supposed to be three

儿童英语读物 The Movie Star Mystery CHAPTER 10 Caught in the Act

Dinner was almost over at the Radley mansion when the phone rang. Ill get it, said Tate. He picked up the phone and talked for a little while. Then he returned to the dinner table. Courtney, Stefan, Harpo, Estella, and Eddie looked up as he sat down.

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 3 A Big Mix-up

Poor Mrs. McGregor. For the next few days she cooked up a storm for Buzz and Tipper. But the busy twins were hardly ever home! Goodness, those two are going to turn into skeletons, Mrs. McGregor told the children. What they need is good home cooking,

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 4 A Big Letdown

At nine oclock the next morning, the Alden children and the Nettleton twins were sound asleep. However, Watch was not sound asleep, not at all. He was wide-awake and scratching at Jessies bedroom door. He had heard Grandfather Alden out in the hallwa

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 5 Jessie’s Good Idea

That night Buzz and Tipper finally sat down to one of Mrs. McGregors home-cooked meals. At last, no interviews. No banquets. No meetings or plans. Just a quiet evening with the Aldens. A very quiet evening. Mr. Alden did his best to cheer up the twin