Three short stories for guided reading.
Truffle
When a boy goes out in the dark and snow to look for his dog, he nearly dies of exposure. But Truffle finds him and leads him to safety -- doesn't he?
Cliff Edge
The true story of a girl who nearly falls from a cliff but manages to save her own life. Nothing ever really frightens her again.
Jennifer Appleby
Jennifer Appleby is bullied at school. But help comes to her from an unexpected -- and spooky -- form.