Silently, Joshua moved toward the mirror where Sheila was hiding. The only movement was the quiver of the red scarf. Suddenly Joshua flew around the corner and pounced on the woman. Henry followed. Sheila and Joshua scuffled, but Henry grabbed her ar...
Benny said between sobs, Will we ever get down? Sure we will, Henry said reassuringly. But when he looked down at Sheilas face, he had his doubts. Let us down! Jessie shouted. Frank Arnold dashed toward the wheel and grabbed his wifes arm. Sheila tri...
When the children arrived home, Henry pulled an envelope out of the mailbox. Hmmm, he said, bewildered, this is funny. Its addressed: To the Aldens We got a letter, Benny cheered. May I open it? Sure, Henry said, handing it over. Benny tore it open....
After their late night out the children slept later than usual the next morning. Henry mixed up a batch of pancakes, Violet broiled the sausages, Jessie poured the orange juice, and Benny set the table. After they had eaten, they rode their bicycles...
After their trip to the amusement park, the children hiked home. After opening the door, Benny ran in and threw himself on the sofa. I feel bad, he said. Do you have a cold? Henry asked. No. Bennys voice was muffled as he pulled the pillow over his h...
Early in the morning Henry said, You know, I think Joshua needs to know about the scratch on the dapple gray and the horse that doesnt go up and down. Youre right, Jessie said. If we go now, the park wont be too busy, will it? Violet asked. Well have...
Several days passed before the Aldens returned to the amusement park. The first place they stopped was at the concession stand. Oh, Sheila said, are you children back again? Yes! Benny said promptly, hopping up on the stool. We havent been here for t...
Violet and Jessie stared after Peter as he hurried away. Will you go on the merry-go-round with me? Benny asked, jumping up and down. Yes, Violet answered, but I think Jessie and I will sit in the swan chariot. She needed to talk to Jessie about Pete...
The next morning the Alden children hiked to Clear Lake, which was a small lake in Pine Grove Park. Arriving at the park with the lake shimmering before them, they eagerly jumped off their bikes. They hurriedly stripped down to the swimsuits they wor...
Wednesday morning, after a breakfast of waffles and milk, Jessie and Henry biked to the store for groceries. They walked through the aisles, pushing a cart and picking up bread, milk, hamburger, chicken, buns, lettuce, tomatoes, apples, lemons, choco...
On Tuesday morning, in their cabin, the Alden children prepared a big breakfast of orange juice, pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, and milk. Alice had stocked the refrigerator and cupboards with enough groceries to last two days. Are you ready to go to...
Wake up, Benny, Henry said, gently shaking Bennys shoulder. Were here. Benny yawned and sat up. Has the bus stopped? Look outside, Violet said, leaning across the aisle and pointing at the trees. See? The trees have stopped moving past the window. Sh...
