Before the Bell
Kiki Thorpe
Grades K-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0
It is the first day of school, and Gabby can't wait to tell the fairies about it. She even met a new friend who loves fairies as much as she does. But then a fairy goes missing in Gabby's new classroom.
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1
- What’s special about a story-talent fairy? When they tell a story, the listeners feel like they are actually in it p.12
- Why is Gabby excited to start school? It’s new and exciting for her p.13
Chapter 2
- Why did Gabby think first grade was off to a good start? Spinner the story-talent sparrow snuck into her backpack and Gabby found him p.24
Chapter 3
- Describe the things Spinner experienced in school that first day. Classroom, teacher, students, bookcases of books, using a crayon and pencil p.26
Chapter 4
- Why did Gabby regret telling Lizzie about Spinner? Lizzie was selfish and wanted to keep holding him; Lizzie spoke loudly about him and Gabby was worried the secret would be out p.42
Chapter 5
- Why did Spinner want to get to the bookcase? He loved stories; he’s a story-telling talent and wants more stories to tell p.46
Chapter 6
- Summarize this chapter. Spinner pulls books off the shelves and reads them; he senses danger but doesn’t listen and is smashed in a book when someone closes it p.53
Chapter 7
- Why weren’t the girls able to find Spinner and why do you think Glorinda is in Gabby’s backpack? He’s been taken; listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 8
- How could Spinner grant Lizzie’s wish to become a fairy? Tell her a story and through his magic, she’ll be the one in the story p.87
Chapter 9
- How did Spinner teach Lizzie that taking him was wrong? Through the story he told; she could feel what Spinner felt p.101
Chapter 10
- Do you agree that Gabby should be friends with Lizzie after what happened? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer