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When Violet and Jessie returned to the movie set, Henry, Antonio, and Benny were waiting anxiously for them. What did you find out? Henry asked, Well, we think the call was made from a phone near Antonios mothers lemonade stand, Violet said. Why do y
A warm breeze was blowing when the Aldens arrived at the Philadelphia zoo. They could tell it was going to be a hot day. I just knew wed figure out that riddle, Benny said as they headed along the tree-lined walkway. Henry gave his brother a big smil
The next day, Mama Tovas shop was crowded as usual. Dont say anything yet, Henry whispered. Benny, Violet, and Jessie were sitting at a small table in the center of the room, waiting for their cue. Henry was at the next table. He had a plan. I want t
That evening, the children were in Jessies bedroom for notebook time. Notebook time was when they talked about their clues. Jessie, who loved making lists, wrote everything into her notebook. Talking things out always helped the children think more c
Lucastas rabbits did this! shouted Taylor. I know they did! Her rabbits ate all my lettuce and kale! Henry looked down at the ground, where the lettuce and kale had been. He saw small holes where the plants had been. I dont think it was rabbits, said
After Roger departed, the children and Mr. Yee went to work. Now that Jessie and Violet had done all the thinning, Mr. Yee showed them how to use a hoe to kill weeds. Oh, said Jessie, this is so much easier than being on the ground and weeding. Yes,
I think you were right, Henry, Jessie said, still staring at the two pictures. Mr. Finch and Mr. Van Buren dont seem to be enemies at all. And I was thinking about something, Violet added. Remember that book Mr. Finch published a long time ago called
It was time for a short break. The Aldens decided to get to know the other dog owners a little better. They went to talk to Dante first. Good luck in the next round, Jessie said. Thanks, Dante said. You, too. Dante was acting nervous. He kept glancin
An ice cream cone would sure hit the spot right now, Benny hinted, as they got off the bus and headed back to the hotel. Henry counted his change. Youre in luck, Benny, he said. I think we have just enough for ice cream. It wasnt long before they fou
The Aldens decided to return to the festival grounds to talk with Raymond. They wanted to find out if he had gone back to the rehearsal studio the night before, or if he had given the security code to anyone else. Alan seems to think Raymond is total
It was Monday morning, the last fall day of the Aldens visit. Tomorrow morning they would return to Greenfield. Since the Diamond Drive-in was closed on Mondays, they had the day all to themselves. Im going over to Dan Brinkers auto store this mornin
Let me get this straight, Grandfather said after Henry explained what they wanted. You want me to give you a ride to the new mall, but youre not sure youre actually going to the mall? Violet giggled. Thats right. Were looking for more geocaches, said
On Friday morning, Grandfather drove the children to the nature center so they could go to the Greenfield Geocachers club meeting. When Grandfather dropped them off, they saw a crowd of people milling around the patio and picnic area in front of the
Is there any way to find out if Cassandra and her manager know about tomorrows party? Benny asked. I remember the day we met the Woodruffs they said they were thinking of hiring her, Violet said. Yeah, and Mr. Woodruff kept saying he wanted to stick
Benny woke very early next morning. He looked out and saw that the weather had changed. It was very windy. The waves were high and the sand was blowing. Benny pulled on an old pair of pants and a sweatshirt. He wanted to race along the beach, barefoo
Mr. Alden walked around the store looking at everything. There were no Indian baskets left. He said, Lets go to see Lovan again. Dont get caught in the storm, said a ranger. Storm? It looks pleasant to me, said Benny. Well, you get to know the weathe
Well get it fixed, declared Jessie. Louis at the bike shop said that Thelma can fix anything. She might be able to fix it, said Henry, looking a little more hopeful. The Aldens walked with Henry and his broken bicycle into Greenfield to the bike shop
When the family met at supper, David was not there. Dont worry about him, Mr. Alden said, sitting down at the table. Hes got two good legs and he can walk miles. Hell show up when he gets ready. Mr. Carter was not there, either. Nobody asked where he
David looked puzzled when Mr. Alden chose him to tell Lovan. Mr. Alden, why me? he asked. Mr. Alden answered, You know all about it, David, and you remember your grandmother. That will please Lovan. She is a fine person to have for a great-aunt. Just
At midnight, Benny woke up suddenly. He felt strange. Whats the matter with me? he thought. Then Benny saw the moon was shining right in his face. It was almost as bright as day. Without waking Henry, Benny slipped out of bed to pull the curtain acro