With one hand, Avery Drake shielded his eyes from the glare of Bennys flashlight. Benny! he said, tightening his grip on the duffel bag with his other hand. Youre supposed to be in the soundstage with the others. And youre supposed to be in the contr...
Do you believe Im the ghost of WCXZ? DeeDee asked him. Benny frowned. Ghosts arent real. But somebody is stealing stuff from the radio station. Henry spoke up. DeeDee, I think you like having people believe the ghost of Daphne Owens is haunting the s...
Tell us exactly what happened, Henry said to Frances. I had just finished writing the script, Frances said. I went into the rest room to wash the ink off my fingers. When I came back, the script was gone! I dont know how this could have happened Aver...
Back at the Hawley house, the Alden kids met Gwen on the porch. She was out of breath. Hi, Gwen, Benny said. What are you doing? Gwen looked startled to see them. A guilty look passed over her face. I, uh, I was just looking for you guys, Gwen said u...
The show sounded great today, Jocelyn praised. She and Grandfather had dropped by the station and found Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny in the breakroom. Avery came in, joined by Gwen and Frances. Well, these kids kept it going but it wasnt easy, he...
Before Benny could hear any more, Frances St. Clair swept into the breakroom. What are you doing? she said sharply. The station phones are not toys. Benny quickly hung up the receiver. It kept ringing, so I answered it. From now on, Frances said fros...
Your first day on the radio! Jocelyn said, setting platters of eggs, sausage, and toast on the table. Eat hearty! Mmmm! Benny said, heaping his plate with food. Jessie nibbled at her eggs. She was so excited, she had hardly slept the night before. Ev...
Violet clapped her hands over her ears. The screaming sound was awful! It sounded as if it came from every direction at once and it seemed to go on forever. Worst of all, it was painfully loud. Sean clicked on a flashlight. The wavering light flashed...
A special ghost! Benny breathed, awestruck. Tell us about it! Lets have dessert first, Jocelyn said. Everyone helped clear the table while Gwen brought in dishes of chocolate pudding with whipped cream. Years ago, Jocelyn said, radio stations put on...
Rain hammered the roof of the boxcar. Six-year-old Benny Alden looked out the window. Its been raining forever, he said with a sigh. Usually he liked playing in the boxcar with his brother and sisters. The four of them had found the boxcar in the woo...
