You’ll never believe what happened

by Alice Winters

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Glossary expected: (past tense v.) to anticipate or look forward to the coming or occurrence of I must tell you about the day I went to Liam’s 11th birthday party. Liam was my best friend and he always gave great parties so I was really looking forward to it. But things didn’t work out exactly the way I expected.

That morning I found the bright red envelope addressed to me on the doormat. I rushed into the kitchen with it. Mom was making breakfast. I showed her the invitation. ‘Can I go?’ I asked.

‘Of course you can,’ she said.

Hi Dale, You’re invited to a party to celebrate my 11th birthday When? Saturday, May 5, from 11 to 5 Where? 1523 Pine Avenue. It’s a pet party.Please bring your dogs! Liam

‘Can I take Luna? It’s a Pet Party.’ I asked. Mom looked at Luna. She was sitting in her basket, wagging her tail. Luna was about a year old and she sometimes behaved badly. ‘OK,’ said my Mom. ‘But keep her on the leash.’ Glossary

behaved: (past tense v.) to act, function, or react in a particular way

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The sun was shining when Luna and I arrived at Liam’s house. We walked straight into the back yard. I was looking for Liam when four dogs came up to say hello to Luna. They seemed very friendly.

I decided to let Luna off the leash, and I gave Liam his present. He put it with his other presents on a table in the yard. When I left Luna, she was playing happily with the other dogs. Glossary

yard: (n.) the grounds immediately surrounding a house that are usually covered with grass

I was talking to some friends, when suddenly I heard a scream. It was Liam’s Mom. She was shouting: “Stop that! No! Go away!’ I turned around and saw Luna! Oh No! She was eating one of Liam’s presents!

Liam started crying and Benny and Sam and the other guests looked shocked! I felt terrible. ‘I’m so sorry!’ I said. Luna was looking sorry too when I put on her leash. Glossary

leash: (n.) a line for leading or restraining an animal

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A few hours later, Liam’s Mom put a large chocolate cake on the table. We sang Happy Birthday to Liam and he blew out his candles. Then Liam’s Mom cut the cake and we had a large slice each.

I looked around for Luna. She wasn’t sitting quietly next to my chair. Oh no! There she was! She was eating the remains of the chocolate cake! When we left the party, I was feeling very bad!

My mother said I needed to write a letter. So I did.

Now I must tell you about Luna’s obedience classes. You just won’t believe it! The classes Glossary were twice a week in the local twice: (adv.) on two occasions park. There were nine other dogs in the class. We walked the dogs around in a circle and taught them walk on the leash, to sit, lie and stand.

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Glossary

naughty: (adj.) guilty of disobedience or misbehavior Go to page 25 Activity Book

At first Luna was very naughty and wanted to chase the other dogs. And she kept barking. But she slowly she started to learn. I couldn´t believe it! My naughty dog was soon the best in the class and she won a medal and a diploma. We were so proud!