Category Archives: Comprehension Questions

Comprehension Questions- Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #12 Eve of the Emperor Penguin

 Eve of the Emperor Penguin

By Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 2-4; Genre - Fiction with Fantastical Elements; GRL N; AR pts: 2.0

Jack and Annie visit Antarctica looking for the fourth secret of happiness to help Merlin feel better.  They get to meet some magical penguins and one even volunteers to go back to Merlin with Jack and Annie. Continue reading

Comprehension Questions – Stone Fox

Stone Fox

By John Reynolds Gardiner

Grades 4-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL P; AR pts: 1.0

Grandfather is sick and ten year old Little Willie is left to care for the farm and find a way to pay the taxes.  His only hope to keep the farm is to win a dog sled race, but the legendary dog sled racer, Stone Fox, has also entered the race.  Continue reading

Comprehension Questions- Little Women (Classic Starts – Abridged)

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Little Women

(Classic Starts - Abridged Version)

By Louisa May Alcott

Grades 2-4; Genre - Fiction; AR pts: 3.0

Four sisters learn they can be happy even when times are hard. Continue reading

Comprehension Questions – Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #9 Dragon of the Red Dawn

Dragon of the Red Dawn

By Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 3-5; Genre - Historical Fiction with Fantastical Elements; GRL N; AR pts: 2.0

Jack and Annie visit old Japan to find a secret of happiness for Merlin.  They meet a master poet and help save the village from a fire. Continue reading

Comprehension Questions – Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #8 Blizzard of the Blue Moon

Blizzard of the Blue Moon

By Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 3-5; Genre- Historical Fiction with Fantastical Elements; GRL N; AR pts: 2.0

Jack and Annie go to New York City to save a unicorn that's been trapped in a spell. Continue reading

Comprehension Questions- Magic Tree House #13 Moonlight on the Magic Flute

Moonlight on the Magic Flute

By Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 2-4; Genre - Historical Fiction with Fantastical Elements; GRL N; AR pts: 2.0

Jack and Annie travel to Vienna and meet the famous composer Mozart when he’s a young boy.  Continue reading

Comprehension Questions – Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #7 Night of the New Magicians

Night of the New Magicians

By Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 3-5; Genre - Historical Fiction with Fantastical Elements; GRL N; AR pts: 2.0

Jack and Annie are sent on an errand by Merlin to go to Paris and learn the secrets of four famous inventors. Continue reading

Comprehension Questions- Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #6 Season of the Sandstorms

Season of the Sandstorms

By Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 3-5; Genre - Historical Fiction with Fantastical Elements; GRL N; AR pts: 2.0

Jack and Annie travel to the Golden Age of Baghdad and need to complete a mission to bring a book they’ve been asked to protect to help the caliph spread wisdom to the world. Continue reading

Comprehension Questions- Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #15 Leprechaun in Late Winter

Leprechaun in Late Winter

By Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 3-5- Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts: 2.0

Merlin sends Jack and Annie to Ireland to help a girl find her creativity and imagination.  They meet a leprechaun and with the help of the girl, save the legends of his people. Continue reading

Comprehension Questions- Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #11 Dark Day in the Deep Sea

Dark Day in the Deep Sea

By Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 2-3; Genre - Fiction with Fantastical Elements; GRL N; AR pts: 2.0

Jack and Annie adventure to an island where they meet sailors who are exploring the sea.  Jack and Annie get to go on board their ship and get washed overboard during a squall.  An octopus saves them and they save the octopus from getting hurt by the explorers. Continue reading