儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 1 The Arrival

There he is! said six-year-old Benny. The airport waiting room was crowded, but the Aldens all saw the man in the baseball cap. Henry waved to him. Thats Uncle Andy, all right. But wheres Aunt Jane? Jessie said. The Aldens had come to San Francisco t

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 2 A Crooked Street

Uncle Andy suggested that they continue along the wharf. Ill show you where Charlie usually docks. They passed big sightseeing boats. Aunt Jane stopped at the ticket booths to collect information. So well be prepared for our tour, she explained. A bl

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 8 Sounds in the Night

After dinner, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny went back to Kates boat. While they were relaxing on the boat deck, it began to rain. We should go inside, Kate said. But it isnt raining hard, Jessie said. May we stay up here for a little bit longer? O

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 9 The Fish That Got Away

It was a perfect day even more beautiful than the day before had been. The sea was calm. The sky was bright. The fishing was good. It was difficult to think about trouble on a day like this. You were right, Benny said to Charlie. This is a very good

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 10 The Catch of the Day

When they returned to the docks, the Aldens met Kate. Ive been looking for you, she said. Your aunt phoned. She and your uncle will be late. They dont expect to get here until dinnertime. I wish I had time to take you sightseeing, but with Charlie an

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 7 Another Sighting

What are you looking at? a voice asked. It was Aunt Jane. We keep seeing that man, Henry explained. Weve been thinking he might have something to do with the trouble. Aunt Jane looked around. What man? Jessie said, Hes over there. But he wasnt. He ha

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 3 Sightseeing

First thing in the morning, Aunt Jane said, Andy, heres your cap. She handed him the baseball cap containing the four slips of paper. Hurry, Uncle Andy! Benny said. The Aldens watched as Uncle Andy reached into the hat. He drew out a piece of paper a

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 4 Something Fishy

With the afternoon still ahead of them, they returned to Fishermans Wharf. Lets take a boat ride, Aunt Jane suggested. Oh, yes, lets! Violet said. A boat ride was what she most wanted to do. But Violet, its not your turn, Benny protested. We didnt pi

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 5 More Trouble

Aunt Jane and Uncle Andy are already back with our clothes! Violet said. Lets go meet them. She stepped off the boat onto the dock. The other Aldens followed her, excited that theyd be staying on Kates boat that night. Their aunt and uncle were visit

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in San Francisco CHAPTER 6 Out to Sea

It was still dark when Kate woke them. Dress warmly, she said. The Aldens hurried into their jeans and sweatshirts. They tied their jackets around their waists. Fruit, juice, and toast awaited them. Kate filled a large thermos. Hot cocoa, she said. I