JonnyWalker ReaZhai Lettersfor and Sounds RevisedAge57+ ItHonked atMe,Ashwin
Written by Jonny Walker Illustrated by Rea Zhai ItHonked atMe,Ashwin
Freddy wanted a pet. Ashwin did not. 2
“I don’t want our calm home to get wrecked,” Ashwin said. 3
“It won’t!” Freddy begged. He opened his laptop and showed Ashwin a rescue puppy called Monty. “Monty needs our care.”
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Ashwin sighed. “Fine! Let’s get Monty.” Freddy called the animal shelter. 5
The doorbell rang on Friday evening. “Hi, I’m Laura from Pet Rescue. This is Minty 6the goose!”
The men stared at the blinking bird … “We requested Monty,” Ashwin said. 7
Phonemes covered: /air/ are, ear, ere /ar/ a, al /c/ ch /ch/ tch, ture /o/ a /oo/ oul, u /or/ al, au, aur, oor /r/ wr /sh/ ch /ur/ ear, or /z/ ze collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat Freddy and Ashwin wanted a pet that barks. Instead, they got one that honks! Phase 5 Set 4 A humorous story ItHonked atMe,Ashwin
