Phase 5 Set 5
Age
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5 Phonemes covered: /ai/ aigh, ea, eigh, ey /ear/ eer, ere /i/ y /j/ dge, ge /m/ mb /n/ gn, kn /or/ augh, oar, ore, our /sh/ ci, ssi, ti /zh/ si, su
for Letters and Sounds Revised
Chris Bradford Korky Paul JAKE AND JEN IN THE NIGHT OF THE NINJA
Jake and Jen must protect the Emperor’s treasure from a ninja on a mission. Can they keep the precious hoard safe, or will the ninja snatch it from under their noses?
A fantasy story collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat
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Written by Chris Bradford Illustrated by Korky Paul
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“Did you hear that strange sound?” asked Jake Jones, chief protector of the Emperor of Japan. Jen peered into the castle courtyard. “It’s just your imagination.”
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Jake pulled out his bokken. “I swore I heard something unusual. What if it’s a ninja?” “Our instructions are to keep the treasure safe for the Emperor,” replied Jen. “We must obey.”
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Jen edged round the courtyard, while Jake trudged in the other direction. They met under a large cherry blossom tree.
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“Did you spot anyone?” asked Jen. Jake shook his head. “The Emperor’s precious hoard is still safe.” Then they both heard a rattling sound.
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Jake gnawed on his fingernails. “What’s that? A ninja?” Jen’s expression turned suspicious. “Sounds more like an insect …”
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Jake spotted a strange shadow in the tree. “There! I caught sight of the ninja!” But when Jen peered up, there was nothing to see.
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Phase 5 Set 5
Age
7+
5 Phonemes covered: /ai/ aigh, ea, eigh, ey /ear/ eer, ere /i/ y /j/ dge, ge /m/ mb /n/ gn, kn /or/ augh, oar, ore, our /sh/ ci, ssi, ti /zh/ si, su
for Letters and Sounds Revised
Chris Bradford Korky Paul JAKE AND JEN IN THE NIGHT OF THE NINJA
Jake and Jen must protect the Emperor’s treasure from a ninja on a mission. Can they keep the precious hoard safe, or will the ninja snatch it from under their noses?
A fantasy story collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat
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