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Were here, Grandfather Alden said to his four grandchildren. Were at the Alamo! The Boxcar Children gazed up at the old stone fort. Grandfather had told them this was one of the most famous places in all of Texas. And theres my friend Lew Fambles! Gr
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
Violet shouted, Somebodys out there! Jessie threw back the covers and dashed to the window. I dont see anyone. Are you sure? Positive! Violet thrust back the rosebud-sprigged curtains. A soft mist had drifted in from the hills. It was hard to see cle
From the front seat of the station wagon, Benny Alden traced the large R at the top of the letter with his finger. What did you say this was again? he asked his grandfather. A monogram, replied Grandfather. The first letter is a persons last name. Ou
Benny Alden leaned forward to stare out the window. Wow, he said. Look how tall all those mountains are! His brother, Henry, laughed. Mountains are supposed to be tall, Benny. Thats why theyre called mountains. How tall are these mountains? Benny ask
Henry shut down the lawn mower and suddenly everything was very quiet in Grandfathers front yard. It was so hot that the birds were not chirping. Henry looked up at the blazing sun. He wiped his brow. Then he looked around the yard. Something was mis
Its raining, said Benny as he looked out the window. And somebody is walking funny. Benny was six years old, the youngest of the four Alden children. Violet, his ten-year-old sister, put down her violin and came to the window. Its not raining hard, s
The Aldens were sitting in front of the Greenfield Ice Cream Caf. You are the best brother ever. Thank you, Henry, six-year-old Benny said, rubbing his tummy. Henry had taken Benny and their two sisters, Jessie and Violet, out for a bike ride and a t
Wow! said Benny. Two baseball fields! One is on the outside, and another ones on the inside. Benny was six years old. He was excited that Grandfather was taking them to a baseball stadium. Not just for a day, but for a whole week! Jessie, who was twe
Is it true, Grandfather? asked six-year-old Benny. Is there really an underground city in Seattle? He couldnt believe his ears. James Alden smiled at his youngest grandchild. There sure is, he said, looking around the airport. In fact, you can take a
After making another stop for groceries, the Aldens were soon heading into Peachland. Everywhere they looked, tourists were strolling along the sidewalks and in and out of the shops and restaurants beside the sparkling blue lake. The resorts just up
My tomatoes are moving! Six-year old Benny Alden stood in the garden. He squinted one eye and looked down a row of tomato plants. Yesterday, the row was nice and neat. Today the rows looked zig-zagged. Bennys brother and two sisters gardened nearby.
What do you think of our little cemetery? Mr. Hudson asked as the children stepped back onto the porch. It is quiet and peaceful, Jessie said. Just like you said it would be. Josh was rocking back and forth on a squeaky wooden rocking chair in the co
Mr. Brooks ran outside and began shouting for his dog. Boxcar! Boxcar! Where are you? Roxanne looked very worried. Oh, no, she kept saying. Oh, no. Jessie patted Watch on the head. Good dog, she said. Poor Mr. Brooks, said Violet. It looks like Boxca
At last Jessie said, Lets do the dishes and go for a swim. Violet stood up on the sand and took her tray. She said, You know, I cant seem to forget Mr. Lee. He seems so interesting. And he comes past here every day with his dog, he says. Well see a l
The Alden family did not get up very early next morning. But when they walked into the dining room they had a surprise. There sat John Carter at a large round table for seven. Oh, Im glad you found us! shouted Benny. I never lost you, said John Carte
It was a fine warm day in early summer. The AldensHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Bennyand their grandfather were just eating lunch. They had come to dessert of apple pie and cheese. Benny rested his head on his hand. After awhile he said, Grandfather, do
Thank you for coming, Doctor, said Captain Daniel, as they walked toward the fishermans hut. You will see that its all right. Soon they came to the hut. A young man sat in the door, fixing a lobster pot. Hello, he said, looking up. Hello, replied Dr.
CHAPTER 5 An Old Flintlock Gun The Aldens found a fine motel. The man said he would take Watch if they tied him up. Watch did not like this at all, but he lay down by the beds. After breakfast on Sunday morning, Henry said, The men wont be working Su
CHAPTER 4 The Lifeboat How do we get ready, Lars? asked Benny, as they stood on the deck. First, we start to pack the biggest lifeboat, said Lars. We love to do things like that! said Jessie. Her eyes were very bright. What do we pack? We must take a