Whats going on? Mrs. Morgan looked anxious when the Aldens appeared at the main house. She was standing on the front porch with Danny, Sarah, and Ms. Jefferies. I thought I heard a siren, and Danny said he saw flashing lights over by the pond. It was...
The following morning, Violet told Henry and Jessie about the tire tracks she and Benny had spotted near the old pond. Youre sure they were fresh tracks? Henry asked. Violet shrugged. I think so. They might have been left by visitors, Jessie suggeste...
The next evening, the Morgans invited the guests to a wienie roast at the old pond. We do this every year right after the fair, Sarah explained to Jessie. Everyone roasts their own hot dogs, and then we sit around the camp fire and sing. I guess you...
The following afternoon, the Aldens finished their chores early and rode into town with Mr. Morgan and Sarah. I always stop at the post office for the mail while Dad goes to the hardware store, Sarah said. Then we both head straight to Hilarys for ch...
A few days later, Benny was working with Sarah in the vegetable patch when he had a great idea. Why couldnt he try for a prize at the Cooperstown Fair? Jessie and Violet had already decided to make a blueberry pie for the baking division, and Henry h...
Jessie was relieved to find Henry, Violet, and Benny sitting apart from the group, under the shade of an apple tree. They had finished eating, and Henry was whittling a chunk of white oak with his pocketknife. You missed lunch, Benny said the moment...
The next morning after breakfast, everyone rushed over to check the Chore List that Mr. Morgan posted on the pantry door. Weve got kitchen duty, Jessie said to Benny. Sarah and Ive got something called . . . mulching, Violet said. Henry and I will be...
Thats right, Jessie, Danny said encouragingly the next morning. Use short strokes with the dandy brush, and dont be afraid to press hard. Jessie and Violet were helping Danny groom a horse named Oliver. He was a large Appaloosa with colorful markings...
Have you ever been on a farm before? Danny Morgan asked. Not really, Violet said shyly. But all of us love animals. Thats why our grandfather gave us this vacation. She stopped to look at a baby goat, wearing a bell around its neck. Thats Jezebel, Da...
Please, Grandfather, I dont think I can wait another minute, Violet pleaded. Weve really been patient, Jessie said, her dark eyes wide with excitement. Wont you tell us now? It was dinnertime at the Aldens. Grandfather Alden turned to fourteen-year-o...