At the breakfast table, Benny excitedly told Mrs. McGregor about all the good food at the Green Fields restaurant. I hope all that good food didnt fill you up too much, Mrs. McGregor said as she set a plate of apple-cinnamon pancakes in front of Benn...
Watch this! Six-year-old Benny Alden ran across the lawn at Grandfathers house and leaped into the huge pile of leaves under the maple tree. Henry leaned on his rake and laughed. That was your best jump yet, he said. But when Benny didnt pop up immed...
After breakfast, the Aldens walked along the winding trail that went out to the old fishing lodge. There must be an explanation for this, said Henry. What is it? asked Benny. Well follow the clues and find out, said Jessie. I see Madison, said Violet...
Im glad theres not a real zombie, said Benny as they walked back to their cabin after the campfire. Crack! Something was moving in the woods. Henry turned the flashlight toward the sound. A man standing behind a tree raised his arm to cover his face....
Back at their cabin, the Aldens talked about their clues. What do we know so far? asked Jessie. I saw a light in the woods at night, said Benny. Twice, said Violet. It happened two nights in a row. And there was a strange sound, too, said Benny. Late...
After lunch, Maude came out of the kitchen and walked up to Madison. Its your turn to catch our dinner, Madison, said Maude. But I dont know how to fish, said Madison. Maude walked over to the table where the Aldens were sitting. Jake was sitting at...
The next morning, Jessie stood over Benny. Wake up, Benny, said Jessie. Its time for breakfast, said Violet Benny opened his eyes. Violet, said Benny. I used your camera last night. Thats okay, said Violet. Grandfather said it was for everyone. I use...
Benny opened the kitchen door and walked in. There you are, Benny, said Maude. That was perfect timing. She handed Benny a big bag of marshmallows. Can you carry these out to the campfire? said Maude. Are these for smores? asked Benny. Benny loved ho...
Will we see the zombie, too? asked Benny. Jake said its just an old story, said Jessie. But he said he saw it, said Violet. Ive seen zombies in the movies, too, said Henry, but theyre not real. Henry put his hand on Bennys shoulder. Its a good story...
After a hearty lunch and two helpings of peach cobbler, Benny was nice and full. Now Im ready to go to work, said Benny. Thats wonderful, Benny, said Maude. She walked around the table and put her hand on Jakes head. Jake turned around and looked up...
