Very soon the train slowed down at Pinedale and stopped. Six men were standing on the platform. Some of them were laughing and pointing as the Aldens got off the caboose. Benny went up to a tall man and said, Wed like to know what is different about
In a short time the train stopped at Glass Factory Junction. The Aldens got off the train and looked around. They could not see any sign of a town. There was a small freight station on one side of the tracks and a large factory on the other. Everythi
While the Aldens were at the glass factory, Benny was walking through the woods. The path was very poor. Sometimes he thought that he was not on the path at alland he was right. Benny knew that he was supposed to go a mile, but he knew that he had wa
CHAPTER 1 Yellow Sands The four Alden children could hardly wait to get back to Mystery Ranch. Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny had planned for weeks what they would do. Well go on that dear old train! said Violet. Remember Mr. Carter who helped us ca
CHAPTER 2 An Old Friend The ranch belonged to the four Alden children. So, of course, they wanted to see how it had changed since last summer when uranium had been found. Benny said, I suppose Grandfather had to get hundreds of miners to work in the
CHAPTER 3 Fire! The children slept soundly. They all woke up once to hear a loud, strange bell ringing. But they thought it was midnight, so they all went to sleep again. When they came down in the morning, Sam and Maggie were talking about a fire. W
Such excitement! Mrs. McGregor, the housekeeper, packed a big lunch in a box. She handed it to Jessie with a motherly smile. Benny peeked in the box and said, If Aunt Jane doesnt give you enough to eat, that lunch will last you two or three days. Mr.
Lets not wait for Maggie, Jessie said, in her businesslike way. Lets get dinner. Soon, Violet was busy beating eggs in a bowl. Jessie put butter in a big pan and set it on the stove. The girls put pieces of dry bread in the eggs and milk, and Jessie
Nobody moved for a minute. At last Henry said, Listen, Grandfather. We cant eat a thing if you stay here all alone. Do let us help you. At least tell us who wrote the letter. Mr. Alden looked at each of his grandchildren. They were all watching him w
An exciting summer began for the four Alden children with the bang of a door. The big house where they lived with their grandfather had been as quiet as a house can be with four children in it. Their cousin, Joe, had gone to Europe with his new wife,
Well have a real dinner today, laughed Jessie. Maybe Aunt Jane will eat some of this good food if I dont give her too much. I doubt it, said Maggie. She hasnt eaten a real meal in two years. Jessie was right. Maggie was amazed when she saw Aunt Janes
Sam, the neighbor, woke the girls the next morning, bringing the milk. The girls could hear Maggie in the kitchen, Shh, Shh! Sam Weeks! Youll wake those girls. I want to wake them, said Sam. I want to see them. He began to whistle. The girls laughed
Two days passed before Maggie finally spoke her mind. She was feeling much better now with three delicious meals a day. And she enjoyed having someone to talk to. Maggie and the two girls were sitting on the back steps, enjoying the cool evening bree
CHAPTER 1 Lighthouse for Sale The visit to Aunt Jane came to an end. Now, after so many years, Aunt Jane was married to Andy Bean. Nobody called her Mrs. Bean. This pleased her very much. Everyone called her Mrs. Andy, and that pleased Andy. Grandfat
CHAPTER 2 Unfriendly Characters Watch always slept at the foot of Jessies bed. Keep still, Watch! said Jessie. Youll wake everybody up! But Watch didnt stop. He barked all the more. His hair stood up straight around his neck. Benny came down the stai
CHAPTER 3 Cement for a Project Jessie boiled a dozen eggs and a dozen potatoes. She put them in the refrigerator. By noon she had made an enormous potato salad. She had bought rolls and butter and a cherry pie. Lets eat lunch out on the rocks, she sa
CHAPTER 4 A Midnight Visitor It was delightful to sit on the beach that evening even though they could not use their new seats. The family sat there long after supper watching the sunset. Gulls flew overhead and landed on the rocks near by. Suddenly
CHAPTER 5 Little House with a Secret The Aldens went right back to their lighthouse with the new suits. They put them on at once and went out to their own little white beach. Be careful now, said Mr. Alden. You dont know this beach, and you must find
CHAPTER 1 Plans One winter day Jessie Alden met her brother Henry in the hall. She said, Henry, I think Grandfather is up to something. Violet thinks so, too. What do you mean, Jessie? said Henry. Do you mean business trouble? Oh, no! Not at all! sai
CHAPTER 2 Getting Ready The next week soon came and the Alden family sat eating breakfast. Mr. Alden said, You will not go to school today, for we leave tomorrow. You have many things to do. What? asked Benny. Grandfather laughed. He said, For one th
- 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