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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.
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’s special about a story-talent fairy?
Page 12 — When they tell a story, the listeners feel like they are actually in it
12
Why is Gabby excited to start school?
Page 13 — It’s new and exciting for her
13
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Why did Gabby think first grade was off to a good start?
Page 24 — Spinner the story-talent sparrow snuck into her backpack and Gabby found him
24
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Describe the things Spinner experienced in school that first day.
Page 26 — Classroom, teacher, students, bookcases of books, using a crayon and pencil
26
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Why did Gabby regret telling Lizzie about Spinner?
Page 42 — Lizzie was selfish and wanted to keep holding him; Lizzie spoke loudly about him and Gabby was worried the secret would be out
42
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Why did Spinner want to get to the bookcase?
Page 46 — He loved stories; he’s a story-telling talent and wants more stories to tell
46
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Summarize this chapter.
Page 53 — 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
53
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
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
Comprehension questions
How could Spinner grant Lizzie’s wish to become a fairy?
Page 87 — Tell her a story and through his magic, she’ll be the one in the story
87
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
How did Spinner teach Lizzie that taking him was wrong?
Page 101 — Through the story he told; she could feel what Spinner felt
101
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
Do you agree that Gabby should be friends with Lizzie after what happened? Why, or why not?
Listen to your child’s answer
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