We have to get out! said Violet. Henry stared at the small window. Theres a bench on the other side of that window. But only Benny will fit. Its the o...
The others crowded around Jessie. It is the star ruby! Benny breathed. How did you know it was in the dirt pile? Your joke about rocks sleeping in a b...
The chalkboard outside the dining room announced possible storms later that day. Violet read the breakfast menu printed below the weather forecast. Co...
Violet rushed over. Oh, no! Are you sure? Jessie turned her backpack upside down. A comb, sunscreen, and a pack of mints tumbled out. I put the contai...
Lets go look at the place where we saw that person last night, Benny said the next morning. Before breakfast? Violet asked, teasing her brother. I tho...
The next morning, the kids met outside Violet and Jessies cabin to discuss the mystery. My backpack is the same as Jessies, Violet said. Suppose the p...
What did I find? Violet asked anxiously. The man at the grading counter held up her stone between his thumb and forefinger. A very nice Mama Bear ruby...
Benny, there are no flying saucers, Jessie said. What else can it be? he insisted. The children watched for a few more minutes. But the reddish round ...
How come youre going to win? Benny asked the man, whod said his name was Donald Hodge. The contest doesnt end till Saturday Because I found a Papa Bea...
I wish we didnt have to go back to Greenfield, said six-year-old Benny Alden. Violet turned from the front seat of the car. Dont you miss our house? s...
