儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 1 The Diamond in the Sky

Benny Alden was getting sleepy in the car. It was a long ride, and he had just closed his eyes. But then he heard his grandfather say something about a diamond! Diamonds! cried Benny. Where? The six-year-old loved mysteries and looking for hidden tre

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 2 The Sound of Trouble

The ticket booth was at the front gate of the theater. When Uncle Flick and the Aldens arrived, they saw that the woman who worked there was arguing with a couple in a white Jeep. The couple was very upset. Whats the problem here? Uncle Flick asked a

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 3 Strange Intermission

Uncle Flick, is there anything we can do to help out while were here? Henry asked. Besides fixing breakfast, I mean. They were eating breakfast with Uncle Flick in the kitchen of the Fletcher house. Grandfather had brought back muffins from a bakery

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 9 The Truth Unfolds

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny sat around the kitchen table. Jessie had her notebook open to a new page. On it was a list of names shed written: AMY JOEY DAN BRINKER MR. DUKE One of these people, the children were sure, had been causing the trouble

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 10 The Diamond Is Forever

The giant banner on the movie screen could be seen from all around. Cars on the road slowed down to get a better look. A small crowd gathered in front of Dukes Dogs to stare at it. They all wondered about the signwould the Diamond Drive-in Theater re

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 4 Bad Sign

What just happened to the Dukes Dogs sign? Jessie said. I dont know, said Henry. But Im sure Mr. Duke isnt happy. Look, there he is now, said Violet. He just walked through the front gate. Mr. Duke wasnt just unhappyhe was angry. The children watched

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 5 A Popping Good Idea

The children hadnt had any luck finding clues at the theater that morning. They were glad when Uncle Flick and Grandfather offered to take them out to lunch in Oakdale. The Aldens knew they needed a break. On their way into town the children watched

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 6 What Everyone Wants

A half hour later, the popcorn the Aldens made was still selling well. So well, in fact, that they were running out of containers to serve it in. Violet looked at the crowd in the snack bar and began to worry. Shouldnt Dan Brinker be here by now, Jes

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 7 To Catch a Ghost

It was late when the second movie ended and the last of the cars had left the drive-in theater. Uncle Flick had returned to the house, and all seemed quiet outside. Watch stood at the door to the porch. He wanted to go for one last walk before bedtim

儿童英语读物 The Ghost at the Drive-In Movie CHAPTER 8 Speedy Deals

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