When the Aldens finished their last day as tour guides, Aunt Jane invited everyone over for a special barbecue. Jessie and Benny sat on one side of an extra-long picnic table, along with Mr. Mason, Aunt Jane, Gwen, and Sharon. Across from them sat He...
Miss Pennink breathed a sigh of relief when Henry and Benny came out of the changing room the next morning. Looks like Horace decided not to shorten those pants again, she said. Thank goodness for that! Then, after a moments thought, she added, But w...
After cooling off in the pond, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny changed into clean shorts and T-shirts, then hurried downstairs. They found Aunt Jane reading the newspaper in the living room in front of a whirling fan. She looked up as they trooped i...
The next morning, Benny stepped out of the changing room and announced, Im growing like a weed! Violet looked over at Benny. What in the world . . .? What happened? asked Jessie. Benny scratched his head. I guess I sprouted up last night. Sure enough...
Benny was tearing the lettuce into bite-sized pieces for dinner. Working as a tour guide sure gives me an appetite! he said. Everything gives you an appetite, Benny. Henry laughed as he took a wooden salad bowl down from the cupboard and handed it to...
The Aldens were busy helping with tours all morning long. It wasnt until they were having a break for lunch that they could talk about the mystery again. You heard what Gwen said this morning, Jessie reminded them as she unwrapped a tuna sandwich. If...
The next morning, as soon as they had finished breakfast, the Alden children took the bikes that Aunt Jane kept for them and set off along the quiet country road. A gentle breeze was stirring the long grass and the birds were singing up a storm when...
Gwen laughed. As far as I know, she said, the farmhouse is not haunted. Jake North sighed. I guess that would be hoping for too much. Jessie caught Henrys eye. Why would anyone want a house to be haunted? What I mean is, it would make a good newspape...
When they finally arrived at the Elmford station, Benny was the first to spot Aunt Jane. Bouncing from the bus, he threw his arms around her. Were all set for that trip back in time! he cried. Aunt Jane laughed as she gave each of the Aldens a warm h...
Is that an octopus? asked six-year-old Benny Alden. Or a spider? Ill give you a hint, said Mrs. McGregor, the Aldens housekeeper. She was sitting in an overstuffed chair by the front window, a basket of worn-out clothing at her feet. As she held up h...
