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At the library

Sam joins the library and borrows two books.

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Questions

  1. Find it in the story What does Sam want to do?

  2. Find it in the story How long can Sam keep the books?

  3. Think about it What does Sam show the librarian?

  4. Think about it What happens if a child is late?

Answer key for grown-ups and teachers
  1. A: Join the library
  2. B: Three weeks
  3. C: A letter from his school
  4. B: Nothing

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