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 c...
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...
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...
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, Jess...
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 sa...
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....
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 y...
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 answ...
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 befo...
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...
