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The next day, the Aldens spent the morning painting the porch of the main house. While they worked, they spoke in low whispers. Its too bad Mabel is at the fund-raising breakfast right now, Jessie said. We have to tell her about the disappearing stai
85 Disappearing Staircase Myst
After cooling off in the pond, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny changed into clean shorts and T-shirts, then hurried downstairs. They found Aunt Jane reading the newspaper in the living room in front of a whirling fan. She looked up as they trooped i
83 The Copycat Mystery
Gwen laughed. As far as I know, she said, the farmhouse is not haunted. Jake North sighed. I guess that would be hoping for too much. Jessie caught Henrys eye. Why would anyone want a house to be haunted? What I mean is, it would make a good newspape
83 The Copycat Mystery
Benny was right. It did not take too long to fix the store. First, some carpenters took down the wall between the two stores to make one big room. Benny noticed one special carpenter. He was an old man. He was slow, but he did fine work. He kept look
13 Snowbound Mystery
It was two days later when Henry realized that something strange was going on at the dig. I just dont get it. He nudged the soft earth with the toe of his shoe. I worked all yesterday afternoon on this square, and now its filled in with dirt. Maybe y
37 The Mystery of the Lost Vil
I hope you made plenty of fried bread, Joe said to his mother a few hours later. The family had gathered in the kitchen for a quick breakfast before the Pow-Wow. We made five baskets to bring with us, Violet said, and we saved some just for you. She
37 The Mystery of the Lost Vil
The next evening, the Morgans invited the guests to a wienie roast at the old pond. We do this every year right after the fair, Sarah explained to Jessie. Everyone roasts their own hot dogs, and then we sit around the camp fire and sing. I guess you
34 The Mystery Horse
Jessie was relieved to find Henry, Violet, and Benny sitting apart from the group, under the shade of an apple tree. They had finished eating, and Henry was whittling a chunk of white oak with his pocketknife. You missed lunch, Benny said the moment
34 The Mystery Horse
Benny said suddenly, Now I know where we are! Theres the old lighthouse where we stayed that summer. Remember? That was fun, living in that lighthouse, said Violet. Henry said, It shows we are not many miles from Aunt Janes. They all looked toward th
15 Bicycle Mystery
When the Aldens had wheeled away from the post office, Henry said, Now you can run awhile, Shadow. It will do you good. You are getting lazy. The day was warm, and a little wind was blowing. It was a perfect day for riding. Shadow ran along beside Be
15 Bicycle Mystery
I cant believe its gone, Violet said softly to Mrs. Lightfeather a few minutes later. Who would take it? Someone must have stolen it, Joe said. Maybe they thought it was valuable. All the children had gathered in the kitchen once they heard what had
37 The Mystery of the Lost Vil
Each day brought several new customers to Piccolos Pizza. The Aldens were sure many more would follow once the restaurant started serving its big pizzas again. Finally the day came when the gas company was going to fix the broken gas line to the Picc
36 The Castle Mystery
This is creepy, Violet said. And Im freezing. I told you to wear a sweater, Jessie muttered. The nights get chilly here. It was midnight and the two sisters were headed for the dig with Amy. Amy swung her flashlight in a zigzag motion to light the wa
37 The Mystery of the Lost Vil
Is everybody ready for another day at the dig? Amy asked at breakfast the next morning. Were all set, Henry said, finishing a big plate of bacon and eggs. Benny helped me pack sandwiches and a thermos of cider, Joe added, pointing to a picnic basket.
37 The Mystery of the Lost Vil
The next day, the last day of the Greenfield Dog Show, was bright and clear. Since Watch couldnt go to the dog show, and since he had to go to the veterinarians that afternoon to get his shots (although of course, he didnt know it), the Aldens decide
35 The Mystery at the Dog Show
Jessie and Benny stared at the ruined set in horror. Who would do that? asked Benny. Can it be fixed? It took Jessie a few moments to answer. Lets go find Jim, she finally said. I hope that was his voice we heard. Maybe hes still outside. Jessie and
43 The Mystery on Stage
Violet, look! Henry called to his sister the next morning. Its Aunt Janes canoe! Henry and Violet ran down to the lake. It was early, and the sky was a little pink. Henry, Violet, we found you! Benny called. He tumbled out of the canoe when it reache
40 The Canoe Trip Mystery
Someone noticed a light on in the theater late last night, Jim announced to the cast and crew the next day. He paused to nervously pull up the collar of his faded blue shirt. Are you sure it wasnt the janitor? Richard asked. I was the last one in the
43 The Mystery on Stage
The hours flew by. Miss Chase spent her time making business calls. The Aldens carried books from the shop out to the tables in the courtyard where the book sale would be held. And Sarah Deckle spent the morning buried in the childrens book section w
48 The Mystery Bookstore
By seven oclock on Saturday morning, the sun was up. It was a perfect day for an outdoor book sale. In just a couple hours, the Mystery Bookstore would be ready for its first customers. Its almost your last day in New Orleans, so I dont want to work
48 The Mystery Bookstore