The Yellow House Mystery (The Boxcar Children, No. 3)
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Language: English
Pages: 191
ISBN: 0807593664
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The spooky old house on Surprise Island intrigues Benny.
interesting work,” said Jessie to Alice, shaking hands. She liked Alice at once. She had such a beautiful smile. “Yes, it is,” said Alice. “I feel as if I knew every one of you. This is Benny, I’m sure. And Violet. And Henry. Joe has told me so much about you all.” She smiled at Mr. Alden as if she already knew him well. Benny took Alice’s hand. “Let’s go right off and see them blast,” he said. “This is going to be fun for you, Benny,” said Mr. Alden, smiling at the little boy. “The men are
visitor.” Joe woke up suddenly. “I’ll tell the children,” he answered. “Henry, wake up!” Then Henry was awake. “Jessie!” he whispered. Then everyone was awake. “Oh, dear!” said Violet sitting up. “What is it?” CHAPTER 8 The Lumber Camp The moon was almost as bright as day. Mr. Hill whispered, “Look out very quietly.” Very slowly the other tent flaps opened. The children saw the large black bear but he did not hear them or smell them. He did not smell anything but the bacon. Back and
have two,” answered Mr. Alden. “But you will rest a long time before doing any work.” Darkness began to fall. The birds began to sing their evening songs. The family sat quietly for a minute and listened. Then Violet said, “Isn’t this a happy house, Alice? You and Joe so happy on the top floor—” “And Bill and Mrs. McGregor will be in their own little rooms,” cried Benny. “Don’t forget us,” said Henry, “with our mystery all solved, and getting back to Grandfather.” “And we’ll all go and live
continued the Aldens’ adventures, writing a total of nineteen books in the Boxcar Children series. The Boxcar Children Mysteries THE BOXCAR CHILDREN SURPRISE ISLAND THE YELLOW HOUSE MYSTERY MYSTERY RANCH MIKE’S MYSTERY BLUE BAY MYSTERY THE WOODSHED MYSTERY THE LIGHTHOUSE MYSTERY MOUNTAIN TOP MYSTERY SCHOOLHOUSE MYSTERY CABOOSE MYSTERY HOUSEBOAT MYSTERY SNOWBOUND MYSTERY TREE HOUSE MYSTERY BICYCLE MYSTERY MYSTERY IN THE SAND MYSTERY BEHIND THE WALL BUS STATION MYSTERY
on, “Really, I don’t think we had better take Watch.” “You’re right, Joe,” said Henry at last. “We can’t take Watch. But he will have a good time at home.” “Yes,” said Mr. Alden. “Watch will keep me from being lonesome, and I will keep him from being lonesome.” Benny made them all feel better by saying, “Let’s have him stay home. But don’t let’s tell him he can’t go until tomorrow.” CHAPTER 6 Starting for Camp It was a pleasant ride to Maine. They ate lunch on the way. Soon after lunch,