What a day it was for the Alden children when the rocks were all taken away. The floor of the cave was smooth sand, just right for digging. More men came to the island that day, and the digging began. Isnt it funny to see grown-up men digging in the...
Four lively children lived with their grandfather Alden in a big house. The childrens father and mother had died years before. Their cousin Joe lived in the big house too. He was grown up and his cousins thought he was great fun. First there was Henr...
It was late summer and the children were sitting with Joe on the beach. We have to go home tonight, said Jessie sadly. Grandfather says he wants to take us on a trip before school begins, said Henry. I dont mind going home, said Violet. I miss Grandf...
Somebody had better call Grandfather right away, said Henry. Let me, said Benny. Its my birthday. Later, when Benny came back from Captain Daniels hut, he said, Grandfather is coming today, and hes bringing Dr. Moore and his mother. Thats great, said...
I wish Mike would come over every day, said Benny one morning. Well, I dont! said all the others at once. Henry looked up. I think we can get along without any company at all. You dont call Joe company, do you? asked Violet. Oh, no, said Henry. Hes j...
The children were waiting upon the dock when Joe came back. But it was too late then to find Mr. Browning. Jessie began, You know, Joe, Grandfather said we should never build a fire outdoors unless someone older helped us. Now we have such a good pla...
The next morning was very cold. Benny did not want to get up at all. No, he said, it is so cold that Im not going to get out of bed. Henry looked out at the ocean. I have an idea, he said. Its too cold outside today. Lets all stay inside and paint ou...
We must be ready at ten oclock, said Jessie the next morning. Grandfather told Captain Daniel to meet him with the boat at ten oclock and he is always on time. We must certainly show him the museum, said Henry. I know he will be interested in the Ind...
After supper, a few days later, the children sat resting in the doorway of the barn. Listen! said Violet suddenly. Since Violet never said anything suddenly, everyone looked at her in surprise and listened. Then they heard the sound of a violin. Who...
After a long sleep, the children were as good as new. I feel just like starting out again, said Jessie. So do I, agreed Henry. I wonder why Joe was so excited over the shell-pile. Lets ask him. Why did you say you must see that pile of shells? began...