Jack is an 11-year-old boy . One day he is playing with a ball . The ball goes into the street , and Jack runs for the ball . A car hits him .
Jack’s parents take him to the hospital . The doctors tell them , “Jack’s head is hurt . Maybe he will wake up very soon . Maybe he will never wake up .”
Every day Jack’s parents go to see him and talk to him . But Jack never talks to them . He just sleeps .
One day Jack’s father says , “Wake up , Jack . Let’s go home and play with Cody .” Cody is Jack’s dog .
When Jack’s father says “Cody” , Jack moves his arm .
Then Jack’s parents have an idea . They tell the nurses , “We want to bring Jack’s dog to the hospital . Is it OK ?”
“A dog in the hospital ?” the nurses say . “That’s very unusual . But , yes , it’s OK .”
The next day , Jack’s parents bring Cody to the hospital . When they put the dog on Jack’s bed , Jack opens his eyes .
Jack’s parents bring Cody to the hospital every day . One day , Cody jumps on Jack’s bed and touches Jack’s arm . Jack says his first words , “Bad dog !”
After seven weeks Jack is well . He leaves the hospital and goes home with Cody .
