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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,
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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