儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 1 The Marshmallow Mix-up

Guess whos helping decorate the tree, said six-year-old Benny. Watch came running across the snowy backyard with a popcorn ball in his mouth. Even Watch wants to help the birds! Twelve-year-old Jessie was hanging a string of cranberries from the bran

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 2 The Crooked House at Riddle Lake

After hanging their jackets on the coat tree by the door, the Aldens struggled out of their boots and went looking for Mrs. McGregor. They found her in the living room. She was sitting in the green satin chair by the window. At her feet was a wicker

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 4 The Unfriendly Guest

On their way to the Crooked House the next day, Benny suddenly cried out, Oh, no! I forgot to bring it. And he gave his forehead a smack with the palm of his hand. Bring what, Benny? asked Jessie. She was sure he had packed all of his warm winter clo

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 5 The Mystery Lady

After the Aldens helped with the dishes, they carried their suitcases up the crooked staircase behind Mrs. McGregor. Will you tell us about the riddle now? Benny asked her. I wont keep you in suspense much longer, promised Mrs. McGregor. As soon as y

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 6 Who in the World Is Rebecca Flagg?

Benny held out his cracked pink cup while Violet poured hot chocolate from a big thermos. Thisll sure warm me up! he said. The Aldens were sitting together on a snowy bank by the lake after a busy morning. Their day had started with a hearty breakfas

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 8 A List of Suspects

After hanging the Mystery Ladys painting on the wall again, the children hurried downstairs to prepare their dinner of sweet-and-sour meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, and fruit salad. The Aldens were on their own tonight. Mrs. McGregor and Ma

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 9 Partners in Crime

Maybe Mrs. McGregor decided to put the note somewhere else, suggested Violet. You know, for safekeeping. We can ask when she gets home. Henry agreed. I guess we shouldnt suspect people until were certain it was actually stolen. And no matter what, de

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 10 A Hidden Treasure

There must be something else here, said Jessie. Something were not seeing. This got Henry thinking. Reaching into the hatbox, he patted all around. Finally, he pulled up gently on the flowery paper that lined the bottom. I think theres something here

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 3 Hold the Mushrooms!

Well, said Grandfather Alden, patting his stomach, I couldnt eat another bite if you paid me! They were sitting in a booth at Joes Restaurant. Nor could I! agreed Mrs. McGregor. I think I have room for more, Benny piped up. There was one slice of piz

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at the Crooked House CHAPTER 7 Look Out!

The Aldens had searched through all the books of riddles but found absolutely nothing that would help them. So the next morning, they decided to take a break for a while. After a breakfast of hot oatmeal and blueberry muffins, they bundled up in thei