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After a hearty lunch and two helpings of peach cobbler, Benny was nice and full. Now Im ready to go to work, said Benny. Thats wonderful, Benny, said Maude. She walked around the table and put her hand on Jakes head. Jake turned around and looked up
Benny, Henry, Annika, and Blake didnt find the camera at the butterfly exhibit, so they hurried on to catch up with the rest of the group. There! Thats where were supposed to meet Mr. Newton. Benny rushed up to a cage where little monkeys were swingi
The following morning the children had breakfast at their usual time, in their usual place: at home. Mrs. McGregor had made granola and served it with milk and fresh strawberries that Benny had brought home from Mr. Yees garden. These are delicious s
Everyone in the room turned toward Henry. Really? Benny asked. Who has been doing it, Henry? Who? And why? Henry walked to the center of the room. Mr. Lillipool and Timmy came over to stand by Ms. Werner, Lisa, and Dante. Mr. Benjamin stood apart fro
At first the children thought Mr. Van Buren was going to be angry because they were looking for clues in his house. But as he came into the room, a smile spread across his face. Rita, my housekeeper, told me what you kids were doing, so I figured Id
The Aldens minivan pulled up to the train station. Are you sure you kids dont want a ride to Allerton? said Grandfather. Thats okay, Grandfather, said Jessie. Were looking for clues around the train station. Why not take the train? The other three ch
The children were up bright and early the next morning, talking in the kitchen. Jessie rummaged through the cabinets in the hopes of finding something they could eat, while the other three sat around the table. Maybe we should talk to Mr. Van Buren,
In the morning, Grandfather dropped the children and Watch off at the Greenfield Mall. Day Two of the Wundermutt commercial audition was about to begin. Hello, Lisa said. She bent over Watch and asked, Are you ready for a fresh start? Watch happily l
The Aldens stood in the driveway and stared at the open garage. Are you sure this is one of the stolen guitars? Henry asked Violet. Violet nodded. The children knew Violet had a good eye for details. It has to be Alans guitar, Jessie put in. He said
See that boat over there? Benny was standing by the waters edge. The one at the end of the dock? The four Alden children were helping Abby get ready for the picnic. Henry looked over. What about it, Benny? I bet thats the one Abby was talking about,
The children pedaled hard up the steep hill that overlooked Pleasant Valley Park. Suddenly, they came to a screeching halt. They barely recognized their favorite park in the large valley below. Gone were the baseball and soccer fields, the playground
The afternoon sun was getting warm by the time the Aldens got back to the hotel. Toby waved to them from behind the front desk. Hi, kids! he said. Enjoying our beautiful city? We sure are. Henry returned the desk clerks friendly smile. Weve been chec
The children showed the Greenfield Four the flyer with Violets drawing. One by one, Alan, Amy, Karen, and Dave passed it around. They didnt speak for a moment. Finally, Alan Keller said, His name is Jon Emmott. And yes, I think hes the thief. The oth
I have a surprise for you, Mrs. MacGregor announced when the children sat down to breakfast the next morning. What? Benny asked eagerly. It smells like scrambled eggs, Violet said, breathing in the delicious smell. But it doesnt look like scrambled e
When the Aldens came downstairs the next morning, a pancake breakfast was waiting for them. Aunt Jane was having a cup of coffee and reading the paper. She looked up as the children came into the room. Youre not going to believe whats in the paper, s
It was after midnight when Benny awoke to the sound of thunder. He slid out of bed and tiptoed across the room to shut the window. As he peered out into the rainy night, something caught his eye. Was that the beam of a flashlight sweeping back and fo
The Greenfield Geocachers Club met again that Friday. Once again, the nature center was closed and the club members were gathered out front when the Aldens arrived. The Robertsons were back from visiting Andys grandmother, but the Aldens didnt have a
After breakfast, Cookie and Alyssa walked the children back to the corral to see their horses. Benny spotted Lots-o-Dots standing with Bucky in a shady corner. Here, boy, he called. Benny held out a biscuit hed saved from breakfast. Lots-o-Dots trott
After such a busy morning, the children were glad to be back home. You all look like you need a good lunch, said Mrs. McGregor as Henry, Jessie, and Violet sat down to eat. Oh, my! Mrs. McGregor said as she noticed Watch. Whatever happened to Watch?
A grumble went down the line. A crew member ran out of the dining tent, followed by another. They raced past. I dont believe this, one of them said as she ran by. Whats going on? asked Benny. A moment later, another member of the dining hall crew wal