Henry! Jessie! Violet! Benny! Mrs. McGregor called across the backyard. She held up a newspaper. Mrs. McGregor was the housekeeper for the Alden family. Ten-year-old Violet Alden, whod been playing catch with her six-year-old brother Benny and their
He cant have our boxcar, can he? asked Benny. No, Benny, said Jessie. Its our boxcar and were going to keep it! Henry clapped his hand to his forehead. Oh, no! I almost forgot. Were supposed to go to the grocery store for Mrs. McGregor. Putting the r
As the Aldens walked through Greenfield, they saw signs everywhere that said: COME TO THE GREENFIELD FOUNDERS DAY PARADE! They saw shoppers hurrying about and children playing. Watch wagged his tail at the people passing by. He sniffed noses with a p
I guess so, admitted Henry. Jessie thought for a moment. But I still think Watch was in the boxcar when it was taken. Maybe we just couldnt hear him bark while he was locked inside. He would have barked at that mean Ralph man, said Benny. He sure wou
Sam would never take our boxcar! cried Benny. He and Susie are our friends! I dont want to think he would either, Benny, said Henry. But we have to check everything. And Sams wagon is broken. He did say that our boxcar would make a great wagon. Thats
Benny, you havent finished your breakfast yet, said Jessie. Watch hasnt eaten his at all, said Benny. He pointed to Watchs bowls in the corner of the kitchen by the door. One was full of water. The other was full of dog food. Hes probably out digging
Henry, Jessie, Violet, Benny, and Soo Lee were coming out of the hardware store the next morning with more paint and supplies for the boxcar, when a voice said, Hush, Becky. If youre good, Ill ask these nice children to tell you about their boxcar. R
The Boxcar Children got up early the next morning, ate a big pancake breakfast, and hurried out to the boxcar to begin work. They were going to repaint the whole outside of the boxcar a beautiful bright red. First we need to sand the floors and the w
The next day, as soon as they had finished breakfast, the four Aldens helped Mrs. McGregor pack lunches for them. Then they got on their bicycles for a ride into Greenfield. Watch wanted to come, but he couldnt. We are going to the post office and th
Smile! said Grandfather Alden. He held up his camera and took a picture of Henry, Jessie, Violet, Benny, Soo Lee, and Watch sitting in the open door of their boxcar. The children wore blue workshirts under their overalls. They were wearing engineers
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 1 The Newspaper Article
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 2 A Strange Visitor
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 9 The Key to the Mystery
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 8 A Happy Reunion
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 7 Suspects
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 6 Missing!
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 5 The Tantrum
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 4 Sam and Susie
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 3 Mr. Chessy’s House
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 10 The Parade
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 1 The Newspaper Article
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 2 A Strange Visitor
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 9 The Key to the Mystery
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 8 A Happy Reunion
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 7 Suspects
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 6 Missing!
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 5 The Tantrum
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 4 Sam and Susie
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 3 Mr. Chessy’s House
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 10 The Parade