It just hit me! cried six-year-old Benny. He snapped his fingers. I know the perfect gift! Ten-year-old Violet looked over at her little brother. Whats that, Benny? she asked. A book about codes and clues! Oh, Benny! Jessie, who was twelve, couldnt h
We were in the mall, Benny was telling Grandfather at dinner that night, and guess what we heard on the overhead speakers? I have a hunch it had something to do with a mystery, answered Grandfather. Am I right? Bennys jaw dropped. How did you know? G
Benny was pointing to the mermaid in the fountain. Alice is holding a mirror! Violet caught her breath. And shes made out of stone! Thats it! Benny almost shouted. The code word is Alice. Youre a genius! Jessie said proudly. I guess I am kind of smar
After dinner, the children took turns telling Grandfather about their day as they relaxed on the front porch. Watch was dozing nearby while the evening shadows grew longer. Benny finished by saying, We kept striking out. James Alden smiled over at hi
Where are we going, Jessie? Benny wanted to know. He held the door open for the others as they stepped outside. Jessie grinned. Theres a turkey wandering around Greenfield, she told him, and its time to track him down. Violets eyebrows shot up. A tur
Sorry, Watch, Benny said the next morning. You cant come with us this time. He knelt down and gave their little dog a hug. We might be gone all day. Henry petted Watch softly on the head. Well take you for a walk after dinner, Watch, he promised. A f
Lets pack a lunch and take it to Potters Creek with us, Violet suggested the next morning. Thats an awesome idea! cried Benny. He got out the peanut butter and jelly. Jessie reached the thermos down from the cupboard. Its a beautiful day for a picnic
Ice cream would sure hit the spot right now! Benny called out, as the Aldens wheeled back into Greenfield. Sounds good to me, Henry was quick to agree. Jessie and Violet nodded. When they stopped outside the Greenfield Ice Cream Parlor, Violet decide
I was just wondering, Violet said at breakfast the next morning, do you think we should check out the House of Mirrors? That store in the mall? Henry paused as he cut his pancake with the side of his fork. Seems a bit far-fetched, dont you think? It
Look, said Benny. Its Mr. Porter! Sure enough, the owner of the radio station stepped out from amongst the shoppers. Whats going on? he asked. Oh, nothing really, Mike was quick to say. We were just congratulating the winners of the Great Detective R
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 1 Ready … Set … Go!
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 2 The Pied Piper
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 9 Crossing the Finish Line
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 3 Three Strikes in a Row
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 5 Does Spelling Count?
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 4 Gobble, Gobble
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 6 A Big Question Mark
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 7 Through the Looking Glass
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 8 Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 10 Swan Cake
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 1 Ready … Set … Go!
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 2 The Pied Piper
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 9 Crossing the Finish Line
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 3 Three Strikes in a Row
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 5 Does Spelling Count?
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 4 Gobble, Gobble
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 6 A Big Question Mark
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 7 Through the Looking Glass
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 8 Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
- 儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 10 Swan Cake