Decodable Reader 36 Where Is My Badge? Written by Erik Perez Illustrated by Sandra Martin The race is done. Can you tell who is faster? Phonics Skill Consonant /j/ -dge badge 88 Madge ledge edge “Let’s get my red badge first. Then we can go,” Bucky said to Madge. 90 “Where is my red badge?” asked Bucky. “I left it on that ledge.” 91 “Is your badge on the edge of that desk?” Madge asked. “Did it fall in this trash can?” 92 “No,” said Bucky. He seemed sadder. “We can’t find my badge.” 93 Madge sat on her bed. Then she jumped up. “I see it!” she yelled. 94 “It is by my brush,” Madge said. “Bucky, keep this badge safe. It is your best badge.” 95 “Thanks, Madge,” Bucky said with a smile. He felt glad. 96