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Three friends pretend they are pirates as they help new neighbors move in. They meet a new friend and learn that treasure isn't just about gold and silver.
Read one section at a time, then discuss the questions to review understanding. These questions are a starting place for conversation, not a complete test of the chapter.
Chapter 1
Comprehension questions
What did Marc’s mom want him to do?
Go help the new neighbors move in
What made Marc want to help them?
Having his friends help with him
Where did the man say the boys could play until they were ready for their help?
In the backyard
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
What did the children pretend to be?
Pirates
What were they using as their pirate ship?
Playhouse
What did they pretend was their rowboat?
A cardboard box
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
What did Mr. Adams tell the kids when he came into the backyard?
He was ready for their help
What did the children think the giants might to do them?
Play games like stomp the little people or play catch with them
Why did the children want to stay in their boat?
Find another beach without giants
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
What did Mr. Adams say about treasure?
There’s a lot on the island
Who was carrying boxes into the basement?
John and Marc
What was painted on the blue room’s walls?
Fish
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Who was in the bedroom with Dawn?
Jill, the girl moving in
What did Jill turn Dawn into?
A mermaid
What did Jill use to turn Dawn into a mermaid then turn them both human?
Magic spell
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Where did Jill and Dawn go to find John and Marc?
Basement/ cave
Where did they find John and Marc?
In a closet
What did Marc say happened to them?
Giants caught them and threw them in a hole.
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
What kind of treasure is Marc looking for?
Gold, anything shiny, gems
What kind of treasure did Jill show her new friends?
Book and seashell
How did Marc feel about Jill’s treasure?
He didn’t like it.
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
What did Mr. Adams give the children?
A map
What did the “X” on the tree mean on the map?
X marks the spot, the treasure’s in the tree
What was the treasure in the tree?
A picnic basket with food in it
What did Marc say was the best treasure of all?
A new friend/ Jill
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