I dont want to leave tomorrow, said Benny. Watch and I want to stay here forever. I wish we could stay too, Benny, Grandfather Alden said. But its time to go home. Well come back again, though. You are always welcome, Nora said. In fact, Im thinking...
Later that night, the Aldens were setting up their trap on one of the paths by Lake Lucille. Im tired of waiting, said Benny. Shhh, said Jessie. I hope Nicole is doing her job, said Henry. Otherwise we wont catch anyone. I put a new roll of film into...
There is no monster! Nora practically shouted. That does it, the man said. Were checking out of here. We dont need to stay in a place where people think they have seen monsters. But Nora began. And well want a full refund, the man went on. Noras lips...
This is good, said Benny. I was hungry. He finished the last bite of his sandwich and looked over the picnic spread out on the flat rock by the lake. The Aldens and Nicole were hiking around the lake again, looking for clues. The Aldens hadnt told an...
Benny? What are you doing up so early? Jessie whispered the next morning. Are you awake? asked Benny. He was dressed. Watch was standing beside Benny with his paws on the edge of Jessies bed. He was staring at Jessie, and she noticed that his leash w...
What was that? asked Jessie after the sound had died away. What kind of animal makes a sound like that? Dr. Lin looked very puzzled and surprised. I dont know, she said. Ive never heard an animal call like that one. Benny was very excited. Dr. Lin! D...
When they were sure that Nora and Drew were gone, the Aldens and Nicole came cautiously out of the library. Are they going to sell Lucille Lodge? asked Benny I hope not, Benny, said Violet. If we catch the monster, it wont get a chance to scare away...
Who? Jessie asked. Nicole, come on, a womans voice said. I cant tell you right now. I have to go. But Ill tell you all about it tomorrow. Meet me at the beach tomorrow morning! Nicole said in a low, rapid voice. Then she ran out the library door. So...
Whats that? gasped Violet. She moved closer to her older sister. Dont worry, Violet. Its just a chipmunk. See? said Jessie. She pointed. Oh, said Violet in a relieved voice. Hold on tightly to Watchs leash, Grandfather reminded Benny. We dont want hi...
Benny Alden leaned forward to stare out the window. Wow, he said. Look how tall all those mountains are! His brother, Henry, laughed. Mountains are supposed to be tall, Benny. Thats why theyre called mountains. How tall are these mountains? Benny ask...