I cant believe it! said Mrs. Spencer, shaking her head in wonder, Thanks to the Aldens, I can finally hang Millys portrait on my wall. After leaving t...
It was almost dinnertime when Grandfather phoned, asking the children to meet him at the gallery right away. He sounded very mysterious. The four Alde...
When they got back from the gallery, Grandfather wasted no time in tearing the wrapping away from the painting hed bought. He held up a landscape of c...
It was the Mona Lisa Henry told Grandfather that evening at dinner. Shes the lady with the famous smile. And thanks to Violet, added Jessie, helping h...
It rained in Greenfield for the next few days, and the children spent their time inside, puzzling over the strange rhyme. They thought and thought, bu...
Solving mysteries is hard work, Benny said as they wheeled their bikes back onto the road. But its fun, too, he quickly added. Thats for sure! Jessie ...
As the Aldens settled around the table again, Mrs. Spencer opened a kitchen drawer. She pulled out a white envelope. I found this in my mailbox this m...
The Aldens! Mrs. Spencer looked surprised. She stood at the door, wiping her hands on an apron. Her snowy white hair was pulled back into a bun. Back ...
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the message on the airplane. It was printed in thick black ink. I cant believe it, Violet said in a hushed voice. Read it...
I sure hope it flies! cried six-year-old Benny as he jumped to his feet. Do you think it will? Theres only one way to find out, said Henry who was fou...
