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The Never Girls have heard about a boy who lives in Never Land, a legendary boy named Peter Pan who brings adventure wherever he goes. Kate can't wait to meet him, but Tinker Bell knows Peter is also good at causing trouble.
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
Which character is this story about? How do you know?
Page 1 — Kate; the author is telling it from her perspective
1
Describe Kate.
Page 4 — Likes sports; doesn’t like to wear dresses or do crafts; likes excitement; doesn’t give up easily
4
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Summarize this chapter.
Page 14 — Tink took the girls to meet Peter; along the way she remembered times they spent together; Kate saw Peter and a panther facing off and the panther won
14
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
How did Kate help Mia feel comfortable flying?
Page 38 — She held her hand, encouraged her and said she wouldn’t let go
38
Was Kate reliable in this chapter? Why, or why not?
Page 41 — Listen to your child’s answer; no, she left Mia alone in the air and she fell
41
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Cost a word to describe Mia at the beginning of this chapter. Explain why you chose that word.
Page 45 — Listen to your child’s answer
45
How did Kate act at the end of this chapter? Have you ever been in a situation where a friend is acting like her? Explain. How did it make you feel? How could you avoid making others feel that way?
Listen to your child’s answers
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
How was Kate a god and bad friend in this chapter?
Page 55 — She helped Gabby want to go into the cave; she took the sword away from her before she was finished with it
55
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
What decision did Kate make in this chapter and how did it affect her friends?
Page 75 — To go with Peter to the ghost ship; her friends would have to wait for her to come back; they may worry about her
75
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Why did Tink stop hanging around Peter?
Page 81 — She loved to tinker more than hanging out with him
81
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
What trouble did Kate find herself in?
Page 99 — She stayed with Peter on the ship and fell asleep; she woke up with the so going out to sea and Peter was gone
99
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
Why did Kate decide to head back to Pixie Hollow?
Page 104 — She was tired of excitement
104
Was she angry at Peter? Why, or why not?
Page 105 — No; she realized he doesn’t understand
105
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
Summarize the conclusion of this story.
Page 108 — Kate and Tink and their friends were glad to see each other; Kate realized she just wanted to go home
108
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