儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 1 Not-So-Funnybones

The Alden family loved nothing better than long family car trips. They enjoyed playing games, telling stories and jokes, and having roadside picnics. Even in the car, they kept themselves busy with jobs. Grandfather Aldens main job was driving, of co

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 2 The Walking Skeleton

Goodness, Grandfather said when his grandchildren returned from Skeleton Point. You look as if youve seen a ghost. Not a ghost, Grandfather a monster in Shady Lake! Goodness, that must have been quite a fright, Grandfather said. What about the Walkin

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 5 A Forbidden Island

The children rowed along, enjoying the lake, the birds flying overhead, and the nice easy sound of the lake lapping against the boat. I have to admit, this is kind of fun, Jessie said as she pulled the oars of Charlottes yellow rowboat through the cl

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 6 The Hidden Trail

When the children returned to the dock empty-handed, they got a terrible surprise. Our boat is floating away! Jessie pointed to their little yellow rowboat bobbing out on the lake about twenty feet away. How did that happen? I know I tied it up. Wait

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 7 The Secret in the Library

After breakfast the next morning, the Aldens made their lunches in Cousin Charlottes kitchen. While they were bagging their lunches, the phone rang. Jessie ran for it, and the other children listened in. Cousin Charlotte! Were fine. We just got our l

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 9 Skeleton Keys

Henry and Jessie took the stone steps to the tower two at a time. Light on their feet, they didnt make a sound until they reached a landing. There they stopped to catch their breath near a small window. Were safe for now, Henry whispered. William is

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 10 Alive in Dead Man’s Cave

After the sun went down, the Aldens turned on their flashlights. The beams cast shadows everywhere. At least we dont have to tiptoe around, Henry said as he and his brother and sisters explored the old house. The children stayed close together so the

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 4 The Aldens Have a Dog Day

After a long bike ride, the Aldens finally came to Skeleton Point. Just as the children slowed down, a familiar dog bounded from the bushes and barked. Then he began to sniff around. He smells our ham sandwiches, Benny guessed. There, there, Max, Jes

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 8 Locked Out!

As soon as the children got on the bike path again, they tried to figure out their conversation with Hilda. We didnt get any answers about the Clover Dodge statue, Violet said. Henry disagreed. Oh, but we did. Now we know Hilda definitely took things

儿童英语读物 The Mystery at Skeleton Point CHAPTER 3 Skullduggery

By the time the Alden children tucked themselves into bed in the greenhouse, a steady breeze was blowing in from Shady Lake. The children gazed up through the glass ceiling and walls. Branches on Charlottes willow tree gently swayed back and forth, b