When Grandfather Alden heard of the plan to catch the mysterious caller, he insisted on being part of it, just to be safe. Shortly after dark, he and the children, plus Lindsey, took their places. They hid in a little cluster of trees about fifty fee...
The Aldens sat in Lindseys office the next morning, watching her at her desk as she flipped through a set of files. Bright beams of sunlight slanted through the window, and sparrows chirped in the trees outside. Here it is, she said, pulling out one...
Lindsey came to the Aldens house for dinner that night. But in spite of the delicious roast chicken, no one was very hungry. This is such a nightmare, Lindsey was saying, chin in hand. I cant believe the thief got all those frogs and toads. Whoever t...
Lindsey had to meet with Jordan again to discuss a few details. Then she caught up with the Aldens at the food court at noon for their free lunch. Jordan was really impressed with the things you came up with, she told Jessie as they ate. Jessie smile...
The children returned home late that afternoon. After dinner they went into the living room with their grandfather to talk about everything that had been happening. Ill bet Lindseys very upset, Grandfather said. She is, I can tell, Jessie replied. Sh...
Jessie and Henry were at home fixing breakfast for everyone when the phone rang. Henry was trying to balance four plates of bacon and eggs at the same time, so Jessie answered it after wiping her hands on her apron. Hello? Jessie? It was Lindsey, and...
The next morning Lindsey had a meeting with Jordan Patterson, one of the zoos two owners. They planned to meet in the ferret room at noon. Lindsey knew the Aldens planned to see the rest of the zoo that morning, so she asked them to stop by afterward...
Lindsey knew the Alden children had solved quite a few mysteries, so she brought them to the scene of the crime. It was a good-sized room in the small-mammal house. It was brightly lit, with a cement floor and pale yellow walls. A bank of cages lined...
Grandfather Alden drove slowly through the crowded parking lot, searching for an open space. Theres one! Theres one! Benny cried. Grandfather made a quick turn and slipped the car into the spot. Finally, the handsome gray-haired man said with a smile...