Well, who was it? Jessie demanded. It was Mr. Frederick! He had a notebook with that gold design on the front, said Benny. He must be the thief! Wait ...
At first Steve and the Aldens just stared at the empty shelf. I cant believe we didnt notice this before, said Steve, at last. Its so dark back here i...
See you all later, Rebecca said, picking up her bag and slinging it over her shoulder. Benny looked at Violet. Rebecca was about to leave, and she sti...
Its got to be here some where, Jessie muttered to herself. She took everything out of her knapsack. But the petition wasnt there. How can this be? she...
Not again! said Jessie. Yesterday the paint was all a mess, and today its the window boxes! What do you think happened? asked Violet. The children kne...
What happened? Jessie cried. We cleaned everything up so neatly before we went home yesterday. I know, Mike said. I came in here after you left, and I...
As the children were finishing up their lunch, Sparky began barking. A moment later, the door opened and Ms. Lerner walked in. With her was a smaller,...
The Aldens looked at each other in surprise when they heard what Ms. Lerner had said. What was that all about, Chief? asked Christine. Mike looked gri...
Steve, are you a firefighter, too? Violet asked as they followed him. Yes, he said, wheeling himself through a side door. I used to be on active duty,...
Look at what I found! cried six-year-old Benny Alden, running into the old boxcar. It was a chilly Saturday afternoon, and his sisters and brother wer...
