儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 1 A New Adventure

Are you ready for a new adventure? Grandfather Alden asked with a twinkle in his eyes. It was nearly dusk, and the four Alden children were sitting in the living room playing Go Fish with Mrs. McGregor, the family housekeeper. What kind of adventure?

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 2 Meeting Kinowok

I love your room, Jessie exclaimed a few minutes later. She and Violet had finished unpacking their suitcases and were admiring the colorful blankets on their twin beds. My grandmother made those, Amy said proudly. She was a tall girl with dancing br

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 8 Benny’s Discovery

It was nearly midnight when Benny came to a decision he just had to take one last look at the treasures from the dig. After making sure that Joe and Henry were sound asleep, he crept out of the bedroom and headed downstairs. He groped his way in the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 3 Working at the Dig

Is everybody ready for another day at the dig? Amy asked at breakfast the next morning. Were all set, Henry said, finishing a big plate of bacon and eggs. Benny helped me pack sandwiches and a thermos of cider, Joe added, pointing to a picnic basket.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 6 A Close Call

This is creepy, Violet said. And Im freezing. I told you to wear a sweater, Jessie muttered. The nights get chilly here. It was midnight and the two sisters were headed for the dig with Amy. Amy swung her flashlight in a zigzag motion to light the wa

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 7 A Surprise Visit

This doesnt look good, Mr. Lightfeather said the following morning. The whole family was gathered at the breakfast table, as he read a letter from the tribal council. The developer has gotten his permit approved. Hes going to start digging up the for

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 5 Snooping at the Dig

I cant believe its gone, Violet said softly to Mrs. Lightfeather a few minutes later. Who would take it? Someone must have stolen it, Joe said. Maybe they thought it was valuable. All the children had gathered in the kitchen once they heard what had

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 9 The Pow-Wow

I hope you made plenty of fried bread, Joe said to his mother a few hours later. The family had gathered in the kitchen for a quick breakfast before the Pow-Wow. We made five baskets to bring with us, Violet said, and we saved some just for you. She

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 10 A Day in Court

Benny woke up after everyone else the next morning, and the aroma of sizzling bacon lured him downstairs. Mrs. Lightfeather smiled when she saw his rumpled hair and motioned him to a seat at the breakfast table. Dont worry, Benny, she assured him. We

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Village CHAPTER 4 Footprints

It was two days later when Henry realized that something strange was going on at the dig. I just dont get it. He nudged the soft earth with the toe of his shoe. I worked all yesterday afternoon on this square, and now its filled in with dirt. Maybe y