On the Trail
by Kiki Thorpe
Grades K-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0
The four best friends travel to Never Land, where they find adventure, friendship, and mystery. When the girls realize that animal-talent fairy Beck is missing, the search is on.
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1
- Name a good deed Mia did in this chapter? She found a fairy to help a rabbit get a thorn out of its paw p.9
- What pinch of magic do you think Mia’s going to add to the cake? Listen to your child’s answer p.7
Chapter 2
- Why are the characters worried at the end of this chapter? Beck is missing p.26
- Where do you think she’s gone to? Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 3
- Why does Myka have a hard time in Elixa’s workshop? All of the smells give her a headache p.32
- What clue did Elixa give Myka? Beck might have gone to find marigolds in the field p.35
Chapter 4
- What clues did they find in this chapter? Beck’s satchel; animal prints in the mud p.45
Chapter 5
- Predict why the feather is a clue. Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 6
- Why does Myka think they should check out Skull Rock? She feels like Beck could be there p.68
Chapter 7
- What’s crying in this chapter? The Never bird p.76
- Why is Myka in danger? Never birds eat fairies, and one is coming after her p.76
Chapter 8
- Name a good reason Myka decided to let the girls come along with her? Mia saved her from the Never bird p.77
Chapter 9
- Summarize how the fawn made its way to Skull Island. It was stuck in the bog; the Never bird pulled it out but scared the fawn to the water and it swam to the island; then it was too tired to swim back p.95
Chapter 10
- Summarize the conclusion of this story. Mia made another cake and threw another tea party; however, she hid the dishes and made a treasure hunt for the fairies to find them p.102