Six-year-old Benny Alden held up a sign with KATYA LUDSKAYA written on it. He watched anxiously as passengers walked through the airport doorway. What if we miss her? he said to his sister Jessie. We wont, Jessie replied. At twelve, she was the most

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 73 The Gymnastics Mystery

The shorter woman spun around and dropped her car keys. The taller woman put her hands on her hips. Who are you? she demanded. Im Henry Alden. These are my sisters, Jessie and Violet, my brother, Benny, and our dog, Watch. He pointed. And that is Mrs

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(96) / 评论(0) 分类 54 The Hurricane Mystery

Gosh, whispered Violet to Jessie. Look at all these people! What if Im not on a team with anyone I know? Violet was a little shy, and sometimes meeting new people made her nervous. Jessie said, Im glad there are a lot of people. That means well have

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(61) / 评论(0) 分类 60 The Soccer Mystery

The next morning the children loaded their bikes with more recycling and pedaled to the Use It Again Recycling Center. Even though they had worked hard yesterday, they had enjoyed it. Helping other people felt good. And helping people recycle felt es

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(93) / 评论(0) 分类 126 The Clue in the Recycling

That man at the library had to be the rudest person I ever saw, Jessie said as they taped the last poster to a pole at the Greenfield train station. He certainly was, Henry agreed. Jessie checked her watch again. Anyway, Mr. Finchs train should be ar

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(102) / 评论(0) 分类 106 The Vanishing Passenger

Five minutes later, the children stood in front of 332 Locust. Faded blue paint chipped and peeled off the old house. Thick weeds choked the flowerbeds and grew up through cracks in the walk. Hot summers and freezing winters had turned the white pick

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(122) / 评论(0) 分类 110 The Secret of the Mask

Who was that lady? Benny asked. She didnt seem very friendly. Than Mrs. Thorton, Jeff replied. She lives in that little yellow house across the street. And its not that shes unfriendly. She just worries a lot. What does she worry about? Violet asked.

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(103) / 评论(0) 分类 107 The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery

Just this one book please, six-year-old Benny said. He gave The Legend of the Vampire to the librarian. On the cover was a picture of a scary man in a dark cape. He had two sharp teeth and blood red lips. Oh, Benny, are you sure that is a good book f

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(79) / 评论(0) 分类 120 The Vampire Mystery

The next morning the rain had stopped, and it was a beautiful day. First, the four children went swimming. Then, after breakfast they started out with the big kettle to explore again. Lets go down to the very end of the island today, said Henry. Ill

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(99) / 评论(0) 分类 2 Surprise Island 奇异岛

The next morning Henry said, I have to leave half this stuff at home. Ive got to take my camera and a flashlight and my fishing rod and tackle. Cant take that fishing tackle, Henry, called Mr. Alden from his room. This time we will have to go without

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(93) / 评论(0) 分类 12 Houseboat Mystery

When they finally arrived at the Elmford station, Benny was the first to spot Aunt Jane. Bouncing from the bus, he threw his arms around her. Were all set for that trip back in time! he cried. Aunt Jane laughed as she gave each of the Aldens a warm h

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(92) / 评论(0) 分类 83 The Copycat Mystery

Are you ready for a new adventure? Grandfather Alden asked with a twinkle in his eyes. It was nearly dusk, and the four Alden children were sitting in the living room playing Go Fish with Mrs. McGregor, the family housekeeper. What kind of adventure?

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(102) / 评论(0) 分类 37 The Mystery of the Lost Vil

Have you ever been on a farm before? Danny Morgan asked. Not really, Violet said shyly. But all of us love animals. Thats why our grandfather gave us this vacation. She stopped to look at a baby goat, wearing a bell around its neck. Thats Jezebel, Da

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(108) / 评论(0) 分类 34 The Mystery Horse

The day of the auditions was clear and cold. Jessie woke up feeling so nervous she could barely fasten the buttons on her polka-dot blouse. Violet came to her rescue. Jessie, its not like you to be so jumpy. Youre going to be fine, Violet assured her

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(84) / 评论(0) 分类 43 The Mystery on Stage

One fall day, Jessie Alden stood outside a bookstore in Greenfield. In the window was a large poster: WANTED Actors, actresses to perform in The Wizard of Oz Auditions held Saturday, November 4th 9AM4PM Greenfield Community Playhouse Scripts availabl

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(83) / 评论(0) 分类 43 The Mystery on Stage

Benny pressed his nose against the cold, foggy window of the car. Half the fun of Silver Falls was a visit to Toms Gas Station. But not that day. Violet felt sorry for Benny. Then she thought of something. She drew a silly snowman on the misty window

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(64) / 评论(0) 分类 33 The Pizza Mystery

Outside in the woods, a cool breeze stirred. Inside the boxcar, the four Alden children were hot from their hard work. Finally twelve-year-old Jessie stood up. Now that is what I call clean, she said, smiling at her two brothers and her ten-year-old

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(78) / 评论(0) 分类 20 The Haunted Cabin Mystery

On Tuesday, the third day of the cruise, Jessie and Violet were awakened by Grandfather. Were sailing into St. Thomas, he called. Come and see. Benny and Henry are already on deck. It wasnt long before the five Aldens, hands resting on the rail, view

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(161) / 评论(0) 分类 29 The Mystery Cruise

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

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(133) / 评论(0) 分类 27 Gertrude Chandler Warner

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