Thats crazy! Tori Smitts cried, pulling against the police officers who were holding her. One of the police officers shook her head. Im afraid it isnt, Ms. Smitts. We expected your partner, Mr. Map, to slip the ring to you when you grabbed him this t...
What a great day for a picnic, Henry said. Look, theres a good place, right there near the trees. He parked his bike and took a blanket out of the basket. He and Violet spread the blanket out on the ground. Jessie unstrapped a picnic basket from the...
Mr. Bellows was sitting behind his counter. He looked as if he hadnt moved since the last time they had spoken to him. Only a single lamp burned in the shop. It was dark and gloomy. When the Aldens came in, he looked up. For a moment, he looked hopef...
I dont believe this! Mrs. McGregor said. What? asked Henry, coming into the kitchen the next morning, followed by Benny, Jessie, Violet, and Watch. Take a look outside the back door, Mrs. McGregor said. Some animal got into the garbage and turned it...
Watch, come back! shouted Henry. He ran after Watch. So did all the others. As they reached the edge of the woods, they heard crashing sounds and heavy footsteps. A shadowy figure ran between two big trees and then disappeared. The Aldens ran after t...
Mr. Dardens house was on a quiet street not far from Main Street. The house had a small porch, and flowers grew in pots on either side of the front steps. When he opened the door, Mr. Darden looked surprised. What are you doing here? he asked. Wed li...
We should go to the police station and ask them where they caught Mr. Map, Henry said as they cleared the dishes from the breakfast table. While we are in Greenfield, we could get supplies to make decorations for Grandfathers party, Violet suggested....
Watch pricked up his ears. He raised his head from his paws and growled softly. What is it, Watch? Benny whispered, sitting up. Watch had been sleeping at the foot of Bennys bed. It was very late. Benny could tell because the house was so quiet and d...
A police officer raced past the Aldens, almost crashing into Henry. She didnt even see him. The police officer disappeared around the corner. The Aldens looked back in the direction from which the officer had come. They saw a man and a woman standing...
Mrs. McGregor was making a list for the Alden children to take to the grocery store. Anything else? she asked. Cereal! cried Benny Alden. You didnt forget the Silver Frosted Stars, did you? Mrs. McGregor looked at the grocery list. No, I didnt, Benny...