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When Mr. Alden met his grandchildren at noon they were all bursting with news. Mr. Alden certainly had news, too, but he did not tell it then. Nobody thought of lunch. They were too busy talking. Henry was the one to tell his grandfather about the to
10 Schoolhouse Mystery
The train was creeping along. It had hardly left the freight yard in the city. I wonder why we dont go faster, said Henry. He looked out of the window. Jessie said, Maybe they have to go slowly when they have just turned the train around. But then th
11 Caboose Mystery
Mr. Alden kept the necklace in his pocket. Next morning, after the housework was done, the train began to slow down. It went clacking onto a siding and came to a stop. The Aldens went down the steps, and there was Al. Al called to them, You have two
11 Caboose Mystery
The next day everyone saw Freddy Willet coming and going about the island in his red sports car. But no one ever saw him open the trunk, and there were no boxes in the front of the car. He must be hiding the library books in the schoolhouse, said Ben
10 Schoolhouse Mystery
The day came when Benny changed the name of the houseboat to The Watch Alden. The family spent the morning cleaning up the boat and doing the laundry. After lunch, the four young Aldens were sitting on the front deck. Suddenly they saw a large sign o
12 Houseboat Mystery
The children set out to find the old drinking fountain on Old Post Road. As they walked along, cars whizzed by in both directions. Gas stations, stores, and office buildings lined the busy road. Grandfather said when he was a little boy, farmers and
78 The Mystery in the Computer
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Grandfather sat quietly in the big caboose. Nobody spoke. The train rattled along. At last Jessie said, I cant stand this. Im going to see if Benny is in the little caboose. I hope you dont mind, Grandfather. Mr. Alden said
11 Caboose Mystery
When Henry stepped softly on the dock he thought that the police had not come. When he put his key in the lock he still thought that they had not come. But when he opened the door he heard a soft Hello. To tell the truth, Henry was very glad to hear
12 Houseboat Mystery
Jessie called, Lunch! We have a surprise for you, Benny. Benny took one look at his plate. On it was a piece of Commander Williams fish and a pile of fluffy mashed potatoes. Oh, mashed potatoes! shouted Benny. Youre a nice sister, Jessie! But where d
12 Houseboat Mystery
Who is he? Henry asked Jessie. Benny noticed the way the man strolled, as if he had all the time in the world. He was the guy in the Captain Fantastic suit at the antiques show! he said. Remember, I said he was too slow to be Captain Fantastic? Viole
93 The Comic Book Mystery
It was the Mona Lisa Henry told Grandfather that evening at dinner. Shes the lady with the famous smile. And thanks to Violet, added Jessie, helping herself to the roasted potatoes, we finally figured it out. Benny, who was pouring gravy onto his roa
92 The Tattletale Mystery
Solving mysteries is hard work, Benny said as they wheeled their bikes back onto the road. But its fun, too, he quickly added. Thats for sure! Jessie said. And the others agreed. The Aldens were never happier than when they were figuring out clues. H
92 The Tattletale Mystery
Hes here! Benny said excitedly, letting the curtain drop back from the living room window. He had been watching for Sid to arrive since breakfast. Benny, said Mrs. McGregor. Its not polite to press your nose against the window. The housekeeper straig
93 The Comic Book Mystery
My muscles real strong now! Benny said as he and the other Aldens climbed to the third floor of the Bugbee House the next day. Nan was following right behind, rushing as usual to get the Aldens working and out of her way. After three days, the Aldens
85 Disappearing Staircase Myst
No dessert? Grandfather Alden sounded surprised. Not even you, Benny? The Aldens had just finished dinner together. Grandfather knew that Benny always had room for dessert. I had ice cream this afternoon, Benny said. Two free scoops. Big ones, said H
94 The Ice Cream Mystery
Henry and Dave Baylor, a Senior Counselor, were in charge of the six- and seven-year-old Dolphin boys. They introduced themselves to the campers. Since Dave had work to do at the waterfront, Henry led the boys to the cabin on his own. This way, Dolph
82 The Summer Camp Mystery
After the Flag Ceremony, Henry and Jessie fetched their trunks. They quickly dropped them off at their cabins. In no time, they caught up to everyone heading to Evergreen Lodge for breakfast. It was Blueberry Pancake Day. Nobody wanted to miss that!
82 The Summer Camp Mystery
Three men from the Highway Department and a state policeman reached the cabin. They had shoveled a narrow path up the hill from the road. Were glad to see you! Henry called. The men waved. They knew there would be seven people and a dog and a lot of
13 Snowbound Mystery
The next morning, as the Aldens walked toward the Elbow Bend State Park visitors center, they saw Dr. Sage and Brad. Henry and Jessie had told Violet and Benny about the scientist, and Lainey and Kate Frances had promised to introduce them. But the t
81 The Mystery of the Midnight
The Aldens stared as the strange man hurried away. Do you think he was trying to steal that dog? asked Violet. Jessie put her hands on her hips. I dont know. It sure looked like it. But how could he, in the middle of a dog show with so many people ar
35 The Mystery at the Dog Show