After the sun went down, the Aldens turned on their flashlights. The beams cast shadows everywhere. At least we dont have to tiptoe around, Henry said...
Henry and Jessie took the stone steps to the tower two at a time. Light on their feet, they didnt make a sound until they reached a landing. There the...
As soon as the children got on the bike path again, they tried to figure out their conversation with Hilda. We didnt get any answers about the Clover ...
After breakfast the next morning, the Aldens made their lunches in Cousin Charlottes kitchen. While they were bagging their lunches, the phone rang. J...
When the children returned to the dock empty-handed, they got a terrible surprise. Our boat is floating away! Jessie pointed to their little yellow ro...
The children rowed along, enjoying the lake, the birds flying overhead, and the nice easy sound of the lake lapping against the boat. I have to admit,...
After a long bike ride, the Aldens finally came to Skeleton Point. Just as the children slowed down, a familiar dog bounded from the bushes and barked...
By the time the Alden children tucked themselves into bed in the greenhouse, a steady breeze was blowing in from Shady Lake. The children gazed up thr...
Goodness, Grandfather said when his grandchildren returned from Skeleton Point. You look as if youve seen a ghost. Not a ghost, Grandfather a monster ...
The Alden family loved nothing better than long family car trips. They enjoyed playing games, telling stories and jokes, and having roadside picnics. ...
