A warm breeze was blowing when the Aldens arrived at the Philadelphia zoo. They could tell it was going to be a hot day. I just knew wed figure out that riddle, Benny said as they headed along the tree-lined walkway. Henry gave his brother a big smil...
Dont open the box just yet, Jessie, Andy was saying. One more minute and well be set to go. While the Aldens waited on an empty bench, Violet whispered, Did you see Fionas reaction when Benny walked into the lobby? Next to her, Jessie nodded. She cou...
Where are we going, Henry? asked Benny, as he tried to keep pace with his brothers long stride. Dont forget, Jessie added, were meeting Hilary in the lobby at nine oclock sharp. Nothing to worry about, Henry called back to them as he led the way alon...
First, we lose my cracked pink cup, Benny was saying, and then we lose round two. The four Alden children were heading down the street from the hotel. They were on their way to the photo shop after dinner that evening. Violet stopped to drop their po...
The four children were still racking their brains when they stopped later in Franklin Square. They were sitting cross-legged on a shady patch of lawn. If something doesnt make a sound, said Benny, how can it have words? Books have words, Violet point...
The next morning, Hilary once again handed each team a thermos of lemonade, an envelope of money, and another small wooden box. This mystery will be a two-parter, she told them. Youll need your best detective skills with you today. Honestly, thats a...
When the Aldens finally arrived at the Betsy Ross House, Andy said, Theres no filming allowed inside the house, kids. Ill wait in the courtyard. Henry gave him the thumbs-up sign. Well meet you out there. As the four children stepped inside the house...
As soon as they got to Franklin Square Park, the Aldens made a beeline for a food stand. Henry ordered a hot dog and soft pretzels. So did everyone elseincluding Andy. Grandfather says Philadelphia is famous for its soft pretzels, Benny told the man...
Where is everybody? Benny said as he looked around the hotel lobby the next morning. Henry glanced at his watch. Were a bit early. Well, you know what they say, said Jessie. The early bird catches the worm. Then I guess thats us, said a voice behind...
Wow! cried six-year-old Benny. Look at all the skyscrapers down there. The youngest Alden was staring out the window of the airplane. Philadelphias a big city. Twelve-year-old Jessie smiled at her little brother. It wont be easy tracking down clues....
