Isadora Moon Goes Camping
by Harriet Muncaster
Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; Lexile 520L; AR pts. 1.0
When Isadora Moon and her family go on a camping trip to the beach, they're just like everybody else. They roast marshmallows and build sand castles and sleep in a tent But in a magical family, anything can happen. And when Isadora goes on a nighttime adventure, she makes an unusual friend under the sea. . . .
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1
- Predict what Isadora did during summer break. Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 2
- How does Isadora’s dad’s feel about camping? He didn’t want to; doesn’t like it p.11
- Where did her family go for their vacation? Camping at the beach p.22
Chapter 3
- How did Isadora figure out her dad was in the bathroom? There was a long line of people waiting to get in p.31
Chapter 4
- How was the special comb lost? Isadora put it on top of her sandcastle; the tide came in and washed it away p.46
- Why didn’t Isadora tell her dad what happened to it? She was too scared at first, but then he wouldn’t talk to her when she tried p.48
Chapter 5
- Who did Isadora meet on the beach? A mermaid p.60
- Should the mermaid princess give back the comb? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 6
- How did Isadora get the comb back? She asked the princess and agreed to stay for a tea party p.75
Chapter 7
- What did Isadora do to Princess Delphina’s stuffed mer-bear? Why? Brought it to life; she was lonely p.83
- What did Isadora’s dad learn? He shouldn’t have brought his comb to the beach; spending time with his family is more important than a comb p.91