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(58) / 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(86) / 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(95) / 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(119) / 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(97) / 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(75) / 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(96) / 评论(0) 分类 2 Surprise Island 奇异岛

When the Aldens drove back to the island they saw Hal and Marie waving to them from the beach. Marie shouted, Please come over! You go on, said Grandfather. You dont need me. The four Aldens ran down to the beach. Hal said, Guess who is coming to the

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(84) / 评论(0) 分类 10 Schoolhouse Mystery

The next day the Aldens began in earnest to learn more about Port Elizabeth. First they walked over to the little store. They found that they could buy almost any kind of food there. The girls bought enough food to last for a few days. Then Benny ask

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(118) / 评论(0) 分类 10 Schoolhouse Mystery

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(89) / 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(89) / 评论(0) 分类 83 The Copycat Mystery

It was a lovely autumn day. The sun was warm and the sky was blue. The Alden family sat around the breakfast table, talking as usual. First they talked about the Greenfield schools being closed for a week. There had been a fire. Some of the schoolroo

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 13 Snowbound 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(96) / 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(106) / 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(79) / 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(78) / 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(61) / 评论(0) 分类 33 The Pizza Mystery

Five suitcases, three good-sized ones and two small ones, stood next to three good-sized children and two small ones. The childrens grandfather, James Alden, reached into the trunk of his car. They had just pulled up behind the Pickering Natural Hist

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(120) / 评论(0) 分类 44 The Dinosaur Mystery

Frank hadnt been gone more than a few minutes, and now the wind was howling. The four Aldens walked to the front windows of the bus station-lunchroom. The sky was darker than ever, and the dust was whirling around in the air. Here comes the rain, Ben

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(83) / 评论(0) 分类 18 Bus Station 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(73) / 评论(0) 分类 20 The Haunted Cabin Mystery