Violet awoke early. By the time her family came down for breakfast, she had poured juice and made coffee for Grandfather. I wish I could be there for ...
Everyone stared at Bob Weldon. They were too stunned to speak. Finally, Victor said, I thought you were up to something. He looked sad and disappointe...
Back at the Civic Center, they found Bob in the lobby, talking to some of the orchestra members. Did you find my glasses? he asked when he saw Jessie ...
The Aldens took their sack lunches and went outside to the park beside the Civic Center. Jessie spread the blue tablecloth from their boxcar days on a...
I cant think about this mystery now, Violet said. Tomorrow is the audition for the young peoples orchestra. I have to go home and practice. Well go ho...
Victor ran his fingers through his hair. You did not write this note, he repeated. No, I most certainly did not, Melody answered. Why would I? I thoug...
That afternoon, the children attended the Music Appreciation workshop in the auditorium. As they slid into their seats, Victor tapped his baton for at...
Now, we have to tell Grandfather about Melody and the mysterious man, Jessie said as they walked to the Civic Center. Benny had another idea. We shoul...
An hour later, when Violet and Soo Lee returned to the Civic Center, the other Aldens were outside waiting for them. Finally! Benny said as his sister...
At lunchtime, the orchestra stopped practicing. Most of the members went back to the hotel. Bob Weldon suggested that he and Victor make one last sear...
