Goodness, Grandfather said when his grandchildren returned from Skeleton Point. You look as if youve seen a ghost. Not a ghost, Grandfather a monster in Shady Lake! Goodness, that must have been quite a fright, Grandfather said. What about the Walkin
Six-year-old Benny Alden put down the Captain Fantastic comic book with a satisfied sigh. That was cool, he said. Especially when Captain Fantastic jumped over a building to catch the bad guys. It was a good story wasnt it? said ten-year-old Violet.
Do you have a green cape? Benny asked Mrs. McGregor. The housekeeper looked at Benny who was wearing a purple T-shirt that belonged to Violet. The shirt came down to his knees. Im afraid not, she told him. But I have a green scarf. Will that do? With
One rainy day, the third one in a row, the four Alden children and their cousin, Soo Lee, gathered around the family computer. They were playing Ringmaster, a game Grandfather Alden had given to Henry for his fourteenth birthday. Im stuck, ten-year-o
I wish we didnt have to go back to Greenfield, said six-year-old Benny Alden. Violet turned from the front seat of the car. Dont you miss our house? she asked her little brother. And our boxcar? put in Henry, sitting next to Benny. Jessie, who was tw
How come youre going to win? Benny asked the man, whod said his name was Donald Hodge. The contest doesnt end till Saturday Because I found a Papa Bear ruby Donald said smugly Itll be a challenge for anyone to find a bigger stone. He pulled a black v
Were going someplace special for dinner, Grandfather announced. Eagerly the children climbed into the car. The long trip and the salty air had made them all hungry. As Grandfather swung the station wagon onto the road, Jessie noticed a sign she hadnt
Look at the water! Benny Alden exclaimed happily as Grandfather drove the station wagon over the bridge. Below, blue-green water sparkled in the bright sunlight. Ten-year-old Violet was excited, too. Are we at the Outer Banks yet? Not yet, said their
What a hot day in July! The four Alden children were sitting under the trees with their grandfather. This was the coolest place they could find. Oh, its so hot! said Benny Alden. Lets go for a ride. Good! said Grandfather Alden, looking at his four g
The next morning Henry said, I have to leave half this stuff at home. Ive got to take my camera and a flashlight and my fishing rod and tackle. Cant take that fishing tackle, Henry, called Mr. Alden from his room. This time we will have to go without
The whole Alden family sat on the front porch reading. It was one of those hot vacation days in June. Supper was over and the sun had not yet set. Plenty of light to read by, said Benny as he took his favorite book to his favorite seat in the corner.
The next day the Aldens began in earnest to learn more about Port Elizabeth. First they walked over to the little store. They found that they could buy almost any kind of food there. The girls bought enough food to last for a few days. Then Benny ask
It was a few days later, and the girls were getting lunch. Grandfather came in from the store. He said, While you were at the beach Mr. Fenton told me that the fishermen get up at three oclock in the morning to take their boats out. Thats why we neve
Here we go, up to a strange mansion to see a strange lady, said Benny. Right! said Henry. Im sure its all right to ring a doorbell, even if we dont get in. The four Aldens started along the beach, past the factory, and up the high cliff walk. They co
One morning Benny Alden sat in his room thinking. The four Alden children lived with their grandfather, James Alden. What a lot of adventures we have had, thought Benny. First we lived in a boxcar in the woods. That was fun! Then after we found Grand
What a rush! Next day the Aldens went dashing around buying food and packing their things. By noon they were ready to go. When they were leaving, Watch, the dog, trotted along with Jessie. He was ready to go, too. You cant come, old boy, said Henry.
The train did not stop during the night. Once Benny said loudly, Ill tell you in the morning! Morning? Grandfather said. He woke up suddenly. Is it morning? Henry whispered, No, Grandfather. Bennys talking in his sleep. When it was really morning, Be
The Money Man was not at all shy when he saw Mr. Alden. He said brightly, Im Freddy Willet, at your service. Introduce me, Fenton, to your friend. Im a coin dealer. A few antiques, too. Call me Freddy. Mr. Alden nodded and said, How do you do, Mr. Wi
It was a wonderful moment when Benny rang the school bell. Dingdong! Dingdong! Everyone on the island heard it and smiled. Benny did not really need to ring the bell at allbecause every child was already in the school yard. The girls and boys rushed
When the Aldens drove back to the island they saw Hal and Marie waving to them from the beach. Marie shouted, Please come over! You go on, said Grandfather. You dont need me. The four Aldens ran down to the beach. Hal said, Guess who is coming to the
- 儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 2 The River of Grass
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 1 The Newspaper Article
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 2 A Strange Visitor
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 2 Stocking Up
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 1 Going Camping
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 3 Checking In
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 4 Making Camp
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 5 Loud Dreams
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Missing Lantern
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 7 No Pancakes for Breakfast
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Storm
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 9 Grandfather Is Missing
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 1 Surprises
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 2 The General Store
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 1 The Old House
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 2 Work! Work! Work!
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 1 The West Wind
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 2 The Tour
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 3 New Passengers
- 儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 1 A New Friend
- 儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 2 The River of Grass
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 1 The Newspaper Article
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 2 A Strange Visitor
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 2 Stocking Up
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 1 Going Camping
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 3 Checking In
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 4 Making Camp
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 5 Loud Dreams
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 6 The Missing Lantern
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 7 No Pancakes for Breakfast
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Storm
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 9 Grandfather Is Missing
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 1 Surprises
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 2 The General Store
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 1 The Old House
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 2 Work! Work! Work!
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 1 The West Wind
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 2 The Tour
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 3 New Passengers
- 儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 1 A New Friend