儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 1 The Great Ethan Cape

Its stuck! cried six-year-old Benny. His round face was red from tugging at the zipper on his suitcase. It wont budge an inch. Oh, Benny! said twelve-year-old Jessie, coming into the room. She shook her head and laughed. Youre taking too much! Benny

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 2 Wiggin Place

Has Kate ever tried solving the mystery, Grandfather? Jessie wondered as they left the little town of Chillwire behind. Oh, shes tried to figure it out, Jessie, but I think she gave up on it a long time ago. Kate puts all her energyand her moneyinto

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 7 The Little Dog’s Ear

The Aldens got up early the next morning. They wanted to surprise Kate with a special breakfast. While they worked, they talked about Thanes rhyme. Maybe it really was just a parlor game, Jessie was saying as she sliced a cantalope into wedges. Henry

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 8 Two Make One

Its not much to go on, Jessie remarked as she made a copy of the rhyme. Benny was scratching his head. What I dont understand, he said, is how two can make one. Henry shrugged. Beats me. I cant understand it, either, admitted Violet. Thanes clues are

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 9 Scrabble, Anyone?

No sooner had the professor gone inside, than Lindsay stepped out the door. I thought Id find you here, she told the Aldens with a smile. I just wanted to let you know Ill be leaving in the morning. The children were surprised to hear this. You mean

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 10 A Long-Lost Letter

Just as Henry reached for the light switch, there was a terrible crash. The Aldens could hardly believe their eyes when they saw Vanessa standing over a broken lamp, a flashlight in her hand. Now youve done it! she snapped, as doors opened upstairs.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 3 Sally’s Secret

It didnt take the Aldens long to unpack. In no time at all, they were following the wonderful cooking smells down the stairs to the kitchen. As they stood in the doorway they noticed a young woman standing by the stove with her back to them. Her blon

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 4 A Hidden Message

What a beautiful garden, Jessie said. The other Aldens agreed as they helped Kate gather flowers the next morning. Kate looked pleased. Thank you, Jessie. My guests often help out with the weeding. They find it relaxing. She added some daisies to the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 5 Spotting a Leopard?

The children worked on the old desk all morning. After a lunch of grilled cheese sandwiches and coleslaw, they took a break to play Frisbee and cool off in the pond. It wasnt long, though, before they were hard at work once more. When Benny stopped t

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Orphan Train CHAPTER 6 The Jungle

You know, Kate, Vanessa said at breakfast the next morning, if its a check that bothers you, I can arrange to give you cash for your painting. Josh was frowning at his wife. But she didnt stop. And that goes for the necklace, too, of course, she said