Youre right, Benny, Jessie said in a shaky voice, pointing to a lean man at the counter. Henry glanced at the tall man hunched over the counter and sh...
That night, while Henry stood guard, everyone was restless. Jessie heard a barking dog, Violet heard an owl hoot, Benny heard a scolding squirrel, and...
Were leaving! Henry said. Were heading back to the house. He carefully wrapped the point of the sword in a dust rag. No telling whos around here. I th...
When dawn broke, Henry awakened and jumped out of bed. Quietly he went into the kitchen. Jessie joined him. Then Violet and Miguel came in. And last, ...
The day before, the Aldens and Miguel had run up the rain-splashed path, not minding the wet and cold. This morning, however, after they had escaped t...
That afternoon it was so windy the Aldens left their bikes at home. They each struggled against the ferocious wind to reach the library. Violet and Mi...
Henry held up the gray glove and shrugged. Someone was poking around in the library and forgot his glove, thats all. Its nothing to worry about. But s...
The next morning Henry biked to Petes Caf to buy milk and bread. But he had a more important reason. He needed to call Grandfather for advice. Arrivin...
Henry, his finger to his lips, loosened his laces and removed his sneakers. He motioned everyone else to do the same. Next, he tiptoed upstairs, the o...
Its almost time for lunch, Benny, Henry announced. He wanted to take Bennys mind off the strange noise. Food usually did the trick. Is it time to eat?...
