Four children and one dog were sound asleep in the roomy black car. James Alden, the childrens grandfather, took one hand off the steering wheel. He patted Benny Aldens curly head, but the six-year-old boy didnt stir. In the rearview mirror, Mr. Alde
Benny pressed his nose against the cold, foggy window of the car. Half the fun of Silver Falls was a visit to Toms Gas Station. But not that day. Violet felt sorry for Benny. Then she thought of something. She drew a silly snowman on the misty window
Each day brought several new customers to Piccolos Pizza. The Aldens were sure many more would follow once the restaurant started serving its big pizzas again. Finally the day came when the gas company was going to fix the broken gas line to the Picc
Mr. Alden was out on the grounds when his grandchildren spotted him. They couldnt wait to tell their grandfather about the map. Watch dashed over from the garden to greet the children. Watch has been whining for you children to come outdoors all morn
What an adventure! Benny announced when he came back to the castle. The children chattered on about their morning while they helped Carrie get lunch. As usual, Benny was starving, which was too bad. Lunch that day was just dibs and dabs of leftovers
When the children came downstairs to help with dinner, Carrie was on the phone. Just wait there, Carrie said, disgusted. I cant imagine why you ran out of gas. There was enough in the tank for at least one trip to town. Never mind. Ill send someone f
Benny and Jessie were glad when everyone came back early. From the window they could see their grandfather and Mr. Tooner unloading some bushes to plant along the drive. They heard Carrie drive the Jeep up to the kitchen entrance. Benny looked up at
Carrie Bell was in a hurry. I wish I didnt have to go to town with Sandy, she told the Alden children. Id much rather poke around the secret room this morning. I guess Ill have to wait a bit, she said with a sigh. Imagine! A whole roomful of treasure
The apartment above Piccolos Pizza wasnt empty for long. Mr. Alden and Watch left for Greenfield just as soon as the children got their luggage from the car. Grandfather promised to return in a couple of weeks. And they promised him a large Pizza Sup
In a short time, the back stairs that connected the apartment to the restaurant were busy all day long. Small, unbaked pizzas went upstairs, and hot, steaming ones came back down. Several days after Jessies Personal Pizza Plan got going, everyone pre
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 1 A Bumpy Ride
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 2 A Shadow at the Door
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 5 Something Lost, Something Found
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 6 Benny Finds Two Treasures
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 7 Benny Solves a Puzzle
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 8 Mysterious Music
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 10 One Last Song
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 9 Vanished into Thin Air
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 3 A Light Goes on Again
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 4 Someone Listens In
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 1 A Bumpy Ride
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 2 A Shadow at the Door
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 5 Something Lost, Something Found
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 6 Benny Finds Two Treasures
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 7 Benny Solves a Puzzle
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 8 Mysterious Music
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 10 One Last Song
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 9 Vanished into Thin Air
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 3 A Light Goes on Again
- 儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 4 Someone Listens In