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 Written by Roderick Hunt
Illustrated by Alex Brychta

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BEFORE READING DURING READING
Talk together Enjoy the story together.

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• Read the title. Can your child explain If your child needs
what a hero is? Tell them that a hero support to read the

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does something brave to help others. words:
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a fire engine. point from left to
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the pictures. whilst reading.
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About the words in this book
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whole word for your

ran get back on dog child.
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• Some words may be more challenging. story and learn the
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the words below to your child if necessary. words.

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A fire engine went by.

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There was a fire.

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Everyone ran to see.

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“Get back,” said a fireman.

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A barn was on fire.

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A little dog ran to the barn.

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She barked and barked.

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Floppy ran to the barn.

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He jumped in the window.

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“Get Floppy,” said Chip.

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door down.
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The firemen pushed the

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Floppy ran out.

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He had some puppies.

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Everyone looked at Floppy.

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everyone said.
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“What a good dog!”

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What a hero!
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• Look at page 4 and ask: Why did the fireman say

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‘Get back’?
• On page 6, ask: Why was the little dog barking?

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• Can your child guess what Chip was thinking
on page 10?

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Text © Roderick Hunt 1989

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Illustrations © Alex Brychta 1989

First published 1989
This edition published 2011
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ISBN 978-0-19-848148-5
All rights reserved. Photocopying of this
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book is prohibited.
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Printed in China by Imago
Paper used in the production of this book is a
natural, recyclable product made from wood
grown in sustainable forests. The manufacturing
process conforms to the environmental
regulations of the country of origin.
 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories

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Floppy

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the Hero
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Floppy to the rescue.
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Biff, Chip and

Kipper Stories
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