Kim and her mother find a very sad dog in their backyard. Kim would like to keep the dog, but Mum says they must try to find his owner. They put up notices at the local shops, but Kim is secretly pleased when nobody contacts them about the dog. Then she hears an announcement on the radio about a lost dog that sounds like the one in their backyard, but she doesn’t tell Mum. However, the dog gets sadder, and sadder, and Kim realises he needs to be returned to his owners. Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books and non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles and genres to develop their own reading tastes. PM Plus Chapter Books (levels 25–30) provide a selection of stories chosen for their broad range of content, characters, topics and points of view. The high-interest topics include adventure, emergencies, natural disasters, risk-taking, historical events and investigation. #pm19-offer