By the time Grandfather was done at the dentists, Henry had made all the phone calls. Should we have lunch while we wait? asked Grandfather. Henry shook his head. Everybody will be here soon, he said. And I think we should act quickly. Thats right, s...
After dog training class was over, the Alden children stood in the parking lot of Dog Gone Good. Lets talk to Ms. Wilson, said Jessie. We havent had a chance to ask her about the missing dogs. Good idea, said Henry. The children looked for Candy Wils...
After dog training class was over, the Alden children stood in the parking lot of Dog Gone Good. Lets talk to Ms. Wilson, said Jessie. We havent had a chance to ask her about the missing dogs. Good idea, said Henry. The children looked for Candy Wils...
We gave out all our flyers about Grayson Majesty, said Violet as she and Henry met up with Jessie, Benny, and Watch. The children had hiked to town after breakfast. They had divided into two teams and visited stores. We did, too, said Jessie. I sure...
You are all very quiet, said Grandfather at dinner. Yes, said Mrs. McGregor. Ive never heard you all so quiet. Henry, said Grandfather, tell me what youre thinking about. Scissors, clippers, and knives, answered Henry as he buttered a slice of bread....
Roxanne looked at Graysons leash, which was still tied to a small tree. Your dog broke his leash and ran away, she said. Suddenly Mr. Kovack and his bloodhound came running from the nearby park. Whats wrong? asked Mr. Kovack. I heard somebody scream....
After such a busy morning, the children were glad to be back home. You all look like you need a good lunch, said Mrs. McGregor as Henry, Jessie, and Violet sat down to eat. Oh, my! Mrs. McGregor said as she noticed Watch. Whatever happened to Watch?...
At dinner that night, the children talked about what Mr. Brooks had said. Had Boxcar run away, or had he been stolen? At breakfast the next morning, they were still talking about it. Boxcar would not run away from all that good bread, said Benny, eat...
Mr. Brooks ran outside and began shouting for his dog. Boxcar! Boxcar! Where are you? Roxanne looked very worried. Oh, no, she kept saying. Oh, no. Jessie patted Watch on the head. Good dog, she said. Poor Mr. Brooks, said Violet. It looks like Boxca...
Look! said Benny. Theres somebody we dont know at our mailbox. Benny was six years old and loved mysteries, even little ones. Watch, the Alden childrens dog, barked loudly. Then he raced down the lawn to the mailbox. Watch! Come back here! shouted tw...
