A little girl tells about her special pet, Sammy, "the best hound dog in the whole world," and how, after he becomes sick and dies, she comes to know the truth of her mother's words, that Sammy's spirit is everywhere. Interest Level: K-3 Reading Level: 2.7 ATOS Book Level: 3.4 AR Interest Level: LG AR Points: .5 AR Quiz: 146252EN Reading Counts Level: 3.5 Reading Counts Points: 1 Lexile Measure: 740 Lexile Code: AD (Adult Directed).