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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
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
Whew! Henry said several hours later when the children finally finished moving the construction materials to the hall. Dr. Skyler wasnt kidding. That sure was a lot to clear out of there. Jessie pushed back her braid for the umpteenth time. Not to me
During the long tense wait, Sky, Matt, and the Aldens sat near the shed and talked about ballooning. Suddenly, Violet spotted something across the field. It moved steadily toward them, a cloud of dust swirling in its wake. Is that a truck? she asked.
Not one of the Aldens moved. They watched the man on the bus station steps. What was he going to do? Henry motioned to Jessie and Violet. He wanted them to stay where they were. He whispered to Benny, Come with me. Benny nodded and tiptoed behind Hen
One mystery was solved. Mr. Fogg had not had anything to do with the missing vase. But soon there was another mystery. Benny came early the next morning, but Toni and Doris were already in the store. Sam, the night watchman, had let them in before he
Benny and Henry sat together on the bus. They rode along without saying anything for a few minutes. Then Benny said, Id like to know what Frank was talking about. Its just as if we stepped into the middle of a mystery. Henry smiled. Were always doing
Violet woke up just before dawn. She dressed silently, thinking of what would taste the best for breakfast. She decided on French toast with honey. She took down the egg basket, wishing the sun would come up faster. The minute she stepped outside, th
When Grandfather drove to the zoo, the children piled out, intending to find Edward. Grandfather trailed after them. Did Amos come back? Benny shouted at Edward, who stood before the Monkey House. Sadly, Edward shook his head. Im afraid not. Pat and
That day when the Greenfield Library bell rang out at noon, the Aldens could hardly pull themselves away from their work at the shelter. Jessie wanted to finish lining the indoor cages with newspapers. Violet was busy making flyers for adopting cats
When work was over, Nancy quickly left the store. The Aldens said good night to Mr. Taylor and hurried outside. The young mans car was back. From the porch, they saw Nancy walking in the direction of the picnic spot. We should wait a couple of minute
The next morning after breakfast, the children climbed the steps to A Deck where the Ping-Pong tables were located. Benny teamed with Henry against Jessie and Violet. The small white ball flew back and forth. Although Henry hit the ball so hard that
Sam would never take our boxcar! cried Benny. He and Susie are our friends! I dont want to think he would either, Benny, said Henry. But we have to check everything. And Sams wagon is broken. He did say that our boxcar would make a great wagon. Thats
Henry, I will be back to pick you all up at exactly three oclock, Grandfather Alden told his fourteen-year-old grandson as he dropped his four grandchildren off at the zoo. Henry was the oldest of the Alden children, and he always looked out for his
Whoa! Slow down, Watch! six-year-old Benny Alden cried as he held tight to his dogs leash. I cant run that fast! Bennys eight-year-old sister, Violet, laughed. I dont think Watch can slow down, Benny. Hes too excited! Thats because he knows were goin
Tha-thump! Tha-thump! Tha-thump! Whats going on? Jessie asked when she heard Watch at her bedroom window early the next morning. Watch had stuck his head under the window shade to see what was making the noise outside. All Jessie could see were his h
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
The next morning, the Aldens awoke to the steady ticking of the clocks. Bennys stomach rumbled. He opened one eye, then the other. Pushing his brown bangs from his forehead, he sat up. He was hungry. Seeing Benny awake, Ruff and Tumble trotted over.
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
The Aldens car climbed even higher into the mountains leading to Yellowstone National Park. The road was narrow now, and traffic moved slowly. Are we almost there? Benny asked when the Aldens rented car got slowed down behind a big trailer. Not yet,