The children had called Mrs. Frye to let her know that they would be home soon. Since Janet and Hap didnt want the Aldens around, it wasnt as much fun...
When the children came down to breakfast the next day, they were sleepier than usual. They were quieter than usual, too. Mrs. Frye tried to perk them ...
Well, dont look at me. I dont know why you leave things lying around if theyre so important. Janet thumbed through some sales slips as if nothing had ...
As soon as they arrived at Pennys Emporium the next morning, the Aldens heard popcorn popping. Penny stood at the cash register, ringing up a sale. Wh...
After the boys met up with Jessie and Violet, they strolled along the glass balcony that overlooked the indoor food court in the mall. Violet peeked o...
Benny and his new coconut monkey were a big hit the next day. Several of Pennys customers asked whether it was for sale. No way, he answered with a ch...
The Aldens joined other strolling tourists on their way to the malls many outdoor restaurants. At sunset, people liked to come outdoors, look at the v...
What are you sniffing, Benny? Jessie asked when the children stepped inside the mall. Benny kept his nose in the air and didnt answer Jessie right awa...
The next morning, Benny woke up to the sound of tooting. He kicked off his covers and went to the window. Down in the harbor, a red tugboat tooted aga...
At a rest stop by the side of a road, the Alden family sat around a picnic table. In the middle of the table, next to their picnic basket, sat a cocon...
