To the Forgotten Castle
by Kiki Thorpe
Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0
The Never Girls' quest leads them to an enchanted castle where things aren't quite what they seem.
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1
- From whose point of view is the story told? Gabby p.1
- What fable are you reminded of in this chapter and why? The boy who cried wolf; Gabby gave false alarms when she thought she spotted Tinker Bell p.4
Chapter 2
- Predict the strange feeling Gabby had when she walked through the archway. Listen to your child’s answer p.18
Chapter 3
- What is the strange feeling Gabby had? She lost her shadow p.36
- Were you correct in your prediction? Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 4
- Why is Iridessa trembling at the end of this chapter? She saw an immense dark shape outside p.46
Chapter 5
- Summarize this chapter. Iridessa taught Gabby to hold light; Iridessa realized the archway caused shadows to separate from their objects; the butterfly shadows are grouping together because they are lonely and miss their objects p.49
Chapter 6
- List a word to describe Fawn in this chapter? Why did you choose it? Listen to your child’s answer; determined, persevering; she kept going and didn’t give up until she found a bat that would talk to her
Chapter 7
- How will Gabby find her shadow? Find the king’s magic stone p.81
Chapter 8
- Name two things Gabby figured out and what did she find? The moth is a fairy shadow and the magic stone is in the arch; her shadow p.92
Chapter 9
- Describe the shadow beast and how Iridessa defeated it. A variety of shadow animals that banded together; she flew into the middle of the beast, her light freed them and they separated p.96
Chapter 10
- Summarize the conclusion to this book. They found Tink’s shadow and followed it; it led them to a cliff and they saw the Treasure; everyone is resolute to find Tinker Bell p.108