by Laura Walker
Fran’s pet crab First Steps Collection Initial Code Unit 9 A Sounds-Write story Illustrated
Fran is glum. Fran’s pet crab has swum off.
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The pond has a lot of kelp and sand in it.
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Fran sits in the moss at the pond. Fran has a plan.
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Fran taps a twig on the pond. It is a trap for the crab.
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Fran is glad. The crab grabs the twig! Fran grabs the crab!
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Fran felt the clip of the crab on her hand. Fran had to drop the crab.
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‘A crab is not a pet,’ Fran said. The crab swam off.
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An ant trod on Fran’s hand. Fran has got a pet!
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A Sounds-Write book for the Initial Code Unit 9 from the First Steps Collection. Word structure focus: ccvc Fran’s pet crab This book accompanies the comprehensive Sounds-Write reading and spelling programme. For more information, orders and enquiries: www.sounds-write.co.uk First published 2021 by Sounds-Write Ltd. Text © Sounds-Write Ltd. 2021 Illustrations © Laura Walker 2021 ISBN 978-1-905840-86-1 Printed in Au s tralia for Rise Lit e racy www.riseliteracy.com.au