儿童英语读物 The Ghost Town Mystery CHAPTER 7 The Secret Cupboard

Everyone discussed the vanishing ghost at dinner that night. We saw Rose Payne, Benny insisted. Grandfather said, Benny, weve been over this. There are no ghosts. But we saw someone, Violet insisted. We even followed her. But she vanished. Just like

儿童英语读物 The Ghost Town Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Discovery

This mystery keeps getting weirder and weirder, said Benny as he followed his brother up the steep path. I wonder if that face you saw yesterday was Rose Payne. Violet had decided to share her sighting with her sister and brothers after all. I know,

儿童英语读物 The Ghost Town Mystery CHAPTER 9 The Ghost Hunt

The rest of the way back to the motel, the children figured out a plan. They would go alone into Tincup, just before sunset, and track down the Lady in Gray. This time she wouldnt get away. Im nervous, Violet admitted. She couldnt forget the sight of

儿童英语读物 The Ghost Town Mystery CHAPTER 10 Benny’s Gift

Violet drew in a breath. It all fit. Old Gert had the brightest blue eyes Violet had ever seen. And Gerts iron-gray hair had probably once been long and black. Youre related to Rose and Duncan, she said to Gert. The blue eyes twinkled. I wondered whe

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Pirate's Map CHAPTER 3 Benny Becomes Famous

After a night of dreams about John Finneys treasure, the Alden children awoke to breakfast on Toms front porch. Jessie and Violet both chose fresh fruit and toasted bagels. Benny chose his favorite, cereal and milk. Henry had scrambled eggs and crisp

儿童英语读物 The Poison Frog Mystery CHAPTER 9 To Catch a Thief

When Grandfather Alden heard of the plan to catch the mysterious caller, he insisted on being part of it, just to be safe. Shortly after dark, he and the children, plus Lindsey, took their places. They hid in a little cluster of trees about fifty fee

儿童英语读物 The Poison Frog Mystery CHAPTER 8 A Surprise Visitor

The Aldens sat in Lindseys office the next morning, watching her at her desk as she flipped through a set of files. Bright beams of sunlight slanted through the window, and sparrows chirped in the trees outside. Here it is, she said, pulling out one

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Mall CHAPTER 4 Monkey See, Monkey Do

The Aldens joined other strolling tourists on their way to the malls many outdoor restaurants. At sunset, people liked to come outdoors, look at the view, and eat outside. Jessie checked the directory of all the shops and restaurants in the mall. Mr.

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Mall CHAPTER 5 Benny’s Good Idea

Benny and his new coconut monkey were a big hit the next day. Several of Pennys customers asked whether it was for sale. No way, he answered with a cheerful smile. Bennys monkey even came to the rescue when a little girl came in to have her picture t

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Mall CHAPTER 6 Locked In

After the boys met up with Jessie and Violet, they strolled along the glass balcony that overlooked the indoor food court in the mall. Violet peeked over, then pulled back. It makes me dizzy to look down. If I had my binoculars I could tell what ever

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Mall CHAPTER 7 Sent Away

As soon as they arrived at Pennys Emporium the next morning, the Aldens heard popcorn popping. Penny stood at the cash register, ringing up a sale. When Janet saw the Aldens, she disappeared into the storeroom. I must say, she spends more time back t

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Mall CHAPTER 8 Locked Out

Well, dont look at me. I dont know why you leave things lying around if theyre so important. Janet thumbed through some sales slips as if nothing had happened. Anyway I need you to do those errands if youre going to be working tonight, Janet said as

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Mall CHAPTER 9 Benny Sneezes

When the children came down to breakfast the next day, they were sleepier than usual. They were quieter than usual, too. Mrs. Frye tried to perk them up. Have some of my famous blueberry pancakes. Those will wake you up. Henry dug into a stack of pan

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Mall CHAPTER 10 Monkey Business

The children had called Mrs. Frye to let her know that they would be home soon. Since Janet and Hap didnt want the Aldens around, it wasnt as much fun visiting Hope Harbor Mall anymore. As the children walked along Waterfront Street, Benny noticed hi

儿童英语读物 The Ghost Town Mystery CHAPTER 3 The Lady in Gray

I wonder what she meant by that? Violet asked when Jessie told the others about Mariannes strange remark. She said wed find out soon enough, Henry said, glancing around. Talk about the Payne mansion. This place is falling apart. I wonder why Mrs. Har

儿童英语读物 The Gymnastics Mystery CHAPTER 3 Katya’s Secret

Mmm! This is very good, said Katya as she nibbled on a slice of pizza. Joes has the best pizza in the town square, Jessie agreed, sampling a piece of pepperoni. I like everybodys pizza, Benny put in. He had cheese stuck to his chin. Violet laughed, h

儿童英语读物 The Gymnastics Mystery CHAPTER 7 The Switch

Okay, said Jessie, with her hands wrapped around a mug of hot chocolate. The big question is, did Al Stockton rent the locker and put his stuff inside and then drop the key? Or did he lose the key before he could put anything inside? Henry finished f

儿童英语读物 The Midnight Mystery CHAPTER 9 The Search Goes On

The day of the invention convention was getting close. Thanks to Mr. Percy, Alice Putters clocks ticked and tocked along. Soon Grandfather and Ms. Putter would be back. The children could hardly wait to show them the new inventions and ask Ms. Putter

儿童英语读物 The Midnight Mystery CHAPTER 10 The Secret in the Grandfather Clock

On the day of the invention convention, Benny woke up first. He couldnt help it. A skinny slice of sunlight had squeezed under the window shade. That was all he needed to get out of bed. Todays the day, he whispered to Ruff and Tumble. They instantly

儿童英语读物 The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie CHAPTER 9 Spies Everywhere!

The next afternoon, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny took a break from puzzling over the rebus clue. After swimming in the pond near their aunts house, they sat in their bathing suits near the waters edge and talked about the mystery You really think