Secret of the Water Dragon
by Tracey West
Grades 3-5; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0
Someone is trying to steal the Dragon Stone. Drake soon discovers that the thief is his friend and fellow Dragon Master, Bo! Could the dark wizard somehow be behind this? The Dragon Masters must find a way to protect the Dragon Stone — and keep Bo's family out of danger.
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1
- Summarize the introduction to this story. The king’s crafters are making saddles for each of the dragons; Bo found a black feather on his pillow p.1
Chapter 2
- Explain how we know Bo is upset? He didn’t sleep, he didn’t eat breakfast, he says he’s excited but doesn’t sound like it p.7
Chapter 3
- Why is Griffith concerned about the Dragon Stone? A thief tried to steal it p.15
Chapter 4
- Who is trying to steal the Dragon Stone? Bo p.22
- Why do you think he wants it? Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 5
- Summarize why Bo wanted to steal the stone. The Emperor put Bo’s family in prison and told Bo to bring the stone to him to save them p.-27
- Have you ever had a secret you needed to keep to protect someone? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 6
- Summarize how the Raven Guard stole the stone. One used a magic charm on Rori and Ana that made them share where the stone is; he knocked out the guard and stole the stone p.31
Chapter 7
- Summarize this chapter. Griffith and the Dragon Masters (except Bo), went after the Raven Guard; Rori grabbed the bag with the stone; Vulcan blew fire on the guard just as he disappeared p.35
Chapter 8
- Name something positive that happened in this chapter. Shu spoke to Bo; they got the Dragon Stone back; Shu helped put out the fire p.46
Chapter 9
- Define the word trust. Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
- Why does Drake need to trust Bo right now? They are going to save the Emperor and Bo’s family; Drake doesn’t know if Bo will do anything dangerous to save his family p.53
Chapter 10
- Summarize this chapter. Bo and Drake go to Bo’s kingdom; they get captured by the Raven Guard p.55
Chapter 11
- Predict how the boys will be saved. Listen to your child’s answer p.68
Chapter 12
- Describe the Emperor’s reaction after the spell wore off. Thought Shu was a beautiful creature; he didn’t want his guards to hurt his guests; he is going to free Bo’s family, realized he’d been under a dark spell p.72
Chapter 13
- How has Bo made his kingdom proud? He helped free the kingdom from the dark magic p.82
Chapter 14
- Why do the Dragon Masters need to rise against Maldred? He is evil and wants to steal the dragons p.90