I just cant believe Bob and Annette would do such a thing, Norah was saying, as they sat around the kitchen table having a late-night snack. Some people! exclaimed Mrs. McGregor, who was pouring milk for everyone. Pam came over with a plate of cookie...
As they stepped outside, Henry was about to say something when Benny grabbed his arm. Whats that? Everyone turned to see where Benny was pointing. At the top of the bridge, a light flickered and vanished. There wasnt time to decide what to do. On the...
The moment Nora and Mrs. McGregor came through the door, Jessie told them about the missing photograph. Im so sorry, Norah, she said. I know how much it meant to you. I just dont understand what happened. Oh, dear, said Mrs. McGregor, in a concerned...
Dont keep us in the dark, pleaded Violet What are you thinking? Jessie pointed to Pams name spelled out in sprinkles. See that? Henry nodded. Remember the first two lines of Megs verse? Sure, Benny told her. Weve read it about a hundred times. Jessie...
I dont understand it, said Henry as they had a late-night meeting in the room that Violet and Jessie shared, Someones going to a lot of trouble to make us think the bridge is haunted. Violet frowned. Who would do such a thing? And how? Benny demanded...
Benny was checking himself out in the hall mirror when Mrs. McGregor came down the stairs in a peach-colored dress. Doesnt everyone look wonderful! she said, smiling fondly at the children. Henry Jessie, Violet, and Benny were ready for the potluck d...
As Spence walked off, Benny edged closer to the rough stone ledge and peered over the side. Down below, purple pansies rippled in the breeze. He looked relieved. As if reading his thoughts, Henry put a comforting arm around his brother. Not a drop of...
That night, all the Aldens fell asleep right away. Around midnight, Benny stirred. He thought he heard somethinga rushing kind of sound. It seemed to be coming from outside. What was making that noise? Henry? he whispered. Henry didnt answer. He was...
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny turned around quickly in surprise. A young girl about Violets age was standing at the opened door, watching them. She was wearing jeans and a green T-shirt. Her blond curls were held back from her face with a beaded h...
What kind of mystery is it, Mrs. McGregor? asked six-year-old Benny. The youngest Alden couldnt keep still. He was bouncing up and down with excitement in the backseat of the family van. Mrs. McGregor, who was sitting up front beside Grandfather Alde...
