Benny, awakening before anyone else, climbed down the bunks ladder and tiptoed to the closet. He pulled on pants and a shirt. Then he sat by the window to wait until Henry woke up. After a few minutes, unable to wait any longer, he went over to Henry

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Driving down the highway, James Alden pointed out the sign announcing the city of Rosedale to his four grandchildren, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny. Theres where my old friend, Edward Marlow, lives. Benny, the youngest, craned his neck. I see it!

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The next day the four Aldens walked to the store and bought lots of groceries to stock Edwards cupboards. They carried sack loads of apples, milk, bread, eggs, chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, oranges, grapes, peas, green beans, orange juice, cere

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When the children arrived home from the bookstore, they greeted Grandfather, who was digging holes for the new shrubs he had bought that morning. Entering the house, they were surprised to see Edward in an angry conversation with a woman in a red sui

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The children chopped and cut fruits and vegetables until their fingers were stiff. They sliced bananas, carrots, oranges, and apples. Pat took out the meat from the huge refrigerator and hurriedly sliced the meat for the big cats. She worked fast and

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On Saturday afternoon the children walked to the zoo. Everything seemed to be going smoothly since the electricity had been restored in the kitchen. Even Edward was in a good humor. It was a cloudy day, but it didnt dampen the childrens spirits. And

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The next day was calm at the zoo. Maybe, Jessie thought, the strange things happening to the animals had stopped. On the afternoon of the second peaceful day, Benny said, Lets read our books. That would be fun, Violet said. Im almost finished reading

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Helen Brooks faced Edward Marlow. Hello, Helen, Edward greeted her coolly. I hear your zoo has been having lots of problems, Helen said. You cant keep the animals quiet if something is bothering them! Yes, Edward admitted. But weve found the one resp

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In the afternoon the children went to the movies with Grandfather. And for a while they forgot about the zoo. But afterward, as they ate banana splits, Benny said, Could we stop at the zoo on the way home, Grandfather? Surprised, Grandfather Alden sa

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That was a delicious dinner, Edward said, leaning back and patting his stomach. Are we going to finish our game of chess? Grandfather asked. Edward pushed back his chair. Afraid not, James. Im too tired, and I have to be wide awake to beat you! In fa

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On the way home from the zoo Henry tried to coax a smile out of Benny, but no matter what he did to cheer him, his little brother remained sad and silent. Im sure Amos will turn up, Violet assured him. He probably found a way to get out of the Monkey

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When Grandfather drove to the zoo, the children piled out, intending to find Edward. Grandfather trailed after them. Did Amos come back? Benny shouted at Edward, who stood before the Monkey House. Sadly, Edward shook his head. Im afraid not. Pat and

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