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When Jessie and Violet walked into the sports center the next day, Tom Hooper was up on his ladder painting the ceiling. Hi, Tom, Tipper called out. Looks as if youre almost done. How are you? Tom didnt answer, so Tipper and the Aldens kept walking d

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 7 One-on-One

Over the next few days, Tipper and Buzz avoided the whole sore subject of the missing trophy. It was time to coach the Fast Breakers and the Blazers for the championships. The twins filled everyones days with practices, clinics, and drills. If they w

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All the Aldens loved having the Nettleton twins as houseguests. But for Jessie, their visit was extra special. She was sharing her room with Tipper. Each night, after they turned out the lights, the two of them would talk in the dark until they drift

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 5 Jessie’s Good Idea

That night Buzz and Tipper finally sat down to one of Mrs. McGregors home-cooked meals. At last, no interviews. No banquets. No meetings or plans. Just a quiet evening with the Aldens. A very quiet evening. Mr. Alden did his best to cheer up the twin

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 4 A Big Letdown

At nine oclock the next morning, the Alden children and the Nettleton twins were sound asleep. However, Watch was not sound asleep, not at all. He was wide-awake and scratching at Jessies bedroom door. He had heard Grandfather Alden out in the hallwa

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 3 A Big Mix-up

Poor Mrs. McGregor. For the next few days she cooked up a storm for Buzz and Tipper. But the busy twins were hardly ever home! Goodness, those two are going to turn into skeletons, Mrs. McGregor told the children. What they need is good home cooking,

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 10 Lost and Found

That afternoon, there were two trophies on the Aldens mantel. Mr. Alden took pictures of Henry, Jessie, and Violet standing with the twins in front of the fireplace. No one wanted to spoil the moment by mentioning that there were supposed to be three

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 9 Go Team!

As she drove along, Tipper kept to the speed limit, but Jessie could see she was gripping the wheel. I should have searched the office for a note or something, Tipper told the girls. If Tom or Frank took our bags, they probably left a note. Maybe Mr.

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 2 Something Borrowed

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

儿童英语读物 The Basketball Mystery CHAPTER 1 Turnovers and Twins

Over here! Pass it to me! Benny Alden yelled, waving his arms. He and his sister Violet just needed one more basket to break the tie. Violet looked over at Benny. She looked down at Soo Lee. Her five-year-old cousin was right beside her. Violet was q

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