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She hung up? Jessie echoed. Violet was looking at the local street map Jessie had brought in with their new books. Andrew lives at four-oh-two Ancona Lane, apartment three. According to this map, Ancona Lane is only two streets over from this one, sh
One more day, Grandfather announced at breakfast the next morning. Gerald and I have only one more day of work, then his cabin will be finished. Well spend tomorrow relaxing, and then well head back home Saturday. Henry and Jessie looked at each othe
By the time the plaster cast was dry, Grandfather decided it was time to get out of the midday heat. They all climbed into their canoes and poled back to the Miccosukee Village. Thanks for your help, Henry said to Irene as they walked up the dock. We
Ill be coming by the movie set today, Grandfather said to the children the next morning. Amy has asked to use Angelina Dickinsons ring in several scenes. Is Mr. Fambles coming too? Benny asked. Yes, Grandfather said. He wants to make sure nothing hap
The Aldens made their way onto the tour bus. The tour guide greeted everyone on board. Good afternoon! Today were going to visit some really great places, folks. After a few minutes, the tour guides voice crackled over the loudspeaker again. Thats He
The blue van? You saw the blue van? Jessie cried. No! No, I saw the man who was driving the blue van, said Violet. She hesitated. At least, I think it was him. He was wearing dark glasses and a navy blue cap with gold trim pulled down low over his fa
The Aldens made several trips to their car with insect repellent, fishing gear, bottled water, hiking socks, first-aid supplies, and the very important bear bells. They were ready for the woods. While Grandfather pays the bill, lets thank Oz one last
I dont believe this! Mrs. McGregor said. What? asked Henry, coming into the kitchen the next morning, followed by Benny, Jessie, Violet, and Watch. Take a look outside the back door, Mrs. McGregor said. Some animal got into the garbage and turned it
The back road was exactly as Mr. Van Buren had described itquiet and beautiful. It cut through a valley surrounded by tree-covered hills. And a lazy river followed it most of the way, the sun sparkling on its rippled surface. For the first half hour
Thats what I saw last night, Benny told them, his eyes wide with excitement. Its Ogopogo, isnt it? Violet and Jessie had woken up Benny and Henry. Now they were all peering out of the bedroom window at the strange creature swimming by the dock. Im no
There were a lot of people standing around outside the nature center on Monday when the Aldens arrived. Once again the door was locked. Doggie! a little girl squealed as the Aldens joined the group. Jessie held Watch on a leash. There were several ot
All you have to do is enter a zip code and the website will show you all the caches that are nearby, Violet told Grandfather and their housekeeper, Mrs. MacGregor, that evening. The children had spent some time exploring ***. They had tried to tell G
The Aldens found a small restaurant on Main Street. There was a large sign with an apple painted on it. The Red Apple, Benny said. This place ought to have apple pie, dont you think? The Aldens went in, and the girl showed them to a table for four. J
Couldnt we go up that ladder, asked Benny, and look in the hole? Not yet, young man, said Dr. Osgood. He pushed up his glasses. We dont want any more accidents. When we get the staging done, it will be safe for any of you to get up to the cave. Mr. A
Mr. Alden had to wait for his game of checkers. The children spent the whole evening getting their new computer up and running. The next morning, they went straight to the computer before breakfast. Looks like another day of playing solitaire, not ch
The next afternoon, the Aldens headed out for their appointment at the QuestMaster Company, just outside Greenfield. Ive never driven a car full of magic Ringmasters around before, Grandfather said. And heres the place where they make the magic, he a
Watch began sniffing as soon as the Aldens and Soo Lee arrived at QuestMaster. A security guard recognized them from their earlier visit and let them in. Watch could tell right away that dogs were welcome there. Tracker came out from hiding under C.D
The Aldens and Soo Lee didnt waste any time getting to Computer City. They passed aisles of games without stopping to check the brightly colored boxes. They were in a hurry. Henry went straight to the shelves of software designed to fix computer prob
Mr. Alden stopped the car just inside the parks entrance. We have to sign in, he said. Henry pointed to a big wooden arrow on a post. The word Campers was carved into it. The arrow says campers should go to the right, Henry told him. I know, Mr. Alde
10TheTruePearl Dawnlightslantedintothetreehouse. Notimeatallhadpassedsincetheydleft.Daywasbreaking. Jackrolleduptheancientscroll.Hetuckeditintothecorner. Wesolvedthefirstriddle,hesaid.Threemoretogo. Idontseeanotherscroll,saidAnnie.Maybetomorrowwe