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My muscles real strong now! Benny said as he and the other Aldens climbed to the third floor of the Bugbee House the next day. Nan was following right behind, rushing as usual to get the Aldens working and out of her way. After three days, the Aldens
No dessert? Grandfather Alden sounded surprised. Not even you, Benny? The Aldens had just finished dinner together. Grandfather knew that Benny always had room for dessert. I had ice cream this afternoon, Benny said. Two free scoops. Big ones, said H
Henry and Dave Baylor, a Senior Counselor, were in charge of the six- and seven-year-old Dolphin boys. They introduced themselves to the campers. Since Dave had work to do at the waterfront, Henry led the boys to the cabin on his own. This way, Dolph
After the Flag Ceremony, Henry and Jessie fetched their trunks. They quickly dropped them off at their cabins. In no time, they caught up to everyone heading to Evergreen Lodge for breakfast. It was Blueberry Pancake Day. Nobody wanted to miss that!
Three men from the Highway Department and a state policeman reached the cabin. They had shoveled a narrow path up the hill from the road. Were glad to see you! Henry called. The men waved. They knew there would be seven people and a dog and a lot of
The next morning, as the Aldens walked toward the Elbow Bend State Park visitors center, they saw Dr. Sage and Brad. Henry and Jessie had told Violet and Benny about the scientist, and Lainey and Kate Frances had promised to introduce them. But the t
The Aldens stared as the strange man hurried away. Do you think he was trying to steal that dog? asked Violet. Jessie put her hands on her hips. I dont know. It sure looked like it. But how could he, in the middle of a dog show with so many people ar
The apartment above Piccolos Pizza wasnt empty for long. Mr. Alden and Watch left for Greenfield just as soon as the children got their luggage from the car. Grandfather promised to return in a couple of weeks. And they promised him a large Pizza Sup
I want to make a surprise for Sunny, announced Benny the next morning after the Aldens and the Teagues had finished breakfast and Grandfather had taken the Teagues on a tour of Greenfield. Benny and his brother and two sisters had gone to their boxca
The Greenfield Center, where the dog show was being held, was a big new building at the edge of town. As the Aldens approached it the next day, they could see cars and trucks and vans arriving, and people hurrying in and out. The sign out front read
The following morning, Violet told Henry and Jessie about the tire tracks she and Benny had spotted near the old pond. Youre sure they were fresh tracks? Henry asked. Violet shrugged. I think so. They might have been left by visitors, Jessie suggeste
A few days later, Benny was working with Sarah in the vegetable patch when he had a great idea. Why couldnt he try for a prize at the Cooperstown Fair? Jessie and Violet had already decided to make a blueberry pie for the baking division, and Henry h
The next morning after breakfast, everyone rushed over to check the Chore List that Mr. Morgan posted on the pantry door. Weve got kitchen duty, Jessie said to Benny. Sarah and Ive got something called . . . mulching, Violet said. Henry and I will be
That night after dinner, as the Alden children sat on the wide front porch with their grandfather and the Teagues, Jessie said, Mrs. Teague, do you know someone who has a dog named Plum? Plum? repeated Mrs. Teague. Well, yes, I do. Thats the name of
At last it was evening, time to go to the dog show. The Aldens had finished the banner and put it carefully away, until the next night when they felt sure Sunny would compete for Best in Show. Then theyd gotten dressed up and gone to the Center. They
Golden sunlight poured into the Crows Nest as the Aldens awakened. Jessie tiptoed to the big windows to feel the sun. She opened the doors that led to the widows walk. Mmm, fresh sea air. Do you see any land yet? Henry joked. I dreamed we were on a l
I still think Melody had something to do with that note, Benny said the next day. Benny and Soo Lee were backstage, with many others, sanding boards for the scenery. Soo Lee took some more sandpaper. I dont know, Benny, she said. Violet came out of t
When the fog blew in, Aunt Jane and Jessie decided to paddle ashore. They thought Henrys canoe was right behind them, but it wasnt. Jessie and Benny called very loudly to let Henry and Violet know where they were. But their voices were carried away b
Jessie, Benny, and Watch were waiting at the Greenfield Post Office when it opened the next morning. It was a bright, sunny day. The post office was surrounded by shady trees and had windows across the front. Jessie, Benny, and Watch were about to go
I guess I owe you an explanation, Rob said. He put his walking stick down and sat by the Aldens in the long grass. Youve just found one of the most valuable private collections of early American coins in the country, he continued. Was it stolen about