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Comprehension Questions – Jigsaw Jones Mysteries #8 The Case of the Great Sled Race

The Case of the Great Sled Race

by James Preller

Grades 2-3; Genre - Mystery; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

Someone steals Bigs Maloney's sled two days before the Great Sled Race, and Jigsaw and Mila are on the case.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Bigs. Roughest and toughest kid in 2nd grade; wants help getting his Velma back p.4

Chapter 2

  1. Who is Velma and why did Bigs name her that? A sled; the first part of Velocity and the first part of Machine p.10

Chapter 3

  1. What could be the motivation behind someone stealing the sled? Prevent Bigs from winning a sledding race p.18

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize this chapter. Jigsaw went to school the next day and learned that reading is like solving a mystery…answering who, what, when where and how p.20

Chapter 5

  1. What word is the root of the word motivation that explains why? Motive p.30

Chapter 6

  1. Why is Jigsaw the main character’s name? He likes to solve puzzles p.35

Chapter 7

  1. What is suspicious about the conversation with Jasper? He acted like he had a cold and didn’t open the door; he seemed nervous and asked if Bigs would really clobber someone p.43

Chapter 8

  1. Why does Jigsaw want to watch the video of Joey sledding? It’s filmed the same day and location the sled went missing; he might find a clue p.51

Chapter 9

  1. Predict what Jigsaw spotted on the video. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 10

  1. Are you correct in your prediction? Listen to your child’s answer; Jigsaw saw Lucy and Jasper take the sled p.66

Chapter 11

  1. Summarize the conclusion to this story. Jigsaw realized that Jasper just wanted to try the sled but didn’t return it before Bigs noticed it was gone; Lucy and Jasper were scared Bigs would hurt him, so they hid it; Jigsaw didn’t tell Bigs who took it and returned it to him; Bigs won the singles race and Mila and Jigsaw won the doubles race p.67

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #8 Medusa the Mean

Medusa the Mean

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

As one of the few mortals at MOA, it's hard not to get jealous when you're surrounded by beautiful, powerful classmates, and it isn't easy making friends either, especially when you have snakes for hair. The coauthor is Suzanne Williams.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Medusa. Likes the color green; skin and hair are green; was bullied and made fun of in elementary school; likes to make up stories of how she gets back at her bullies; is a mortal while her sisters are immortal; can turn mortals to stone; has snakes instead of hair p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Is Medusa making a wise choice to buy the necklace that will make her immortal? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer p.29

Chapter 3

  1. Summarize this chapter. Medusa gets her sisters to give her money, but it isn’t going to work; as she leaves the store, her snakes shoplift p.30

Chapter 4

  1. Was it wise for Medusa to sign the contract? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize Medusa’s trip home. She went home but her parents weren’t thrilled to see her; her room has been packed up; she took her scrolls from 1st grade and read them; she’s happy she doesn’t live there anymore and is grateful she goes to MOA p.76

Chapter 6

  1. Why does Medusa write and draw her Queen of Mean comic strip? She feels rejected and inadequate because she is mortal, it helps her feel better p.105

Chapter 7

  1. Why is it a problem that Medusa told the truth in this chapter? She hurt Andromeda’s feelings p.133

Chapter 8

  1. Describe the Gray Ladies. Live in an igloo; hair so long it completely covered them; all the of them shared one eye; could read minds and knew what Athena and Medusa needed to hear p.149

Chapter 9

  1. Summarize Medusa’s conversation with Zeus? He wanted to see her because he was upset she had her face on a shield; when he found out who had manipulated Medusa he was more understanding; Medusa suggested he take Athena to pick up the wedding supplies p.178

Chapter 10

  1. Give two examples of Medusa rejecting the friendship of those around her. Why is she doing that? When Athena waved at her she ignored her and when Dionysus looked up at her in the window and she ducked; she doesn’t believe they want to be her friends p.185

Chapter 11

  1. Where should Medusa be putting her focus instead of trying to become immortal and popular?  Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize the conclusion to this story. Hera and Zeus get married; Medusa’s locket turns into a Pegasus; Zeus is so happy about Pegasus he gives Medusa immortality for a day; she begins to accept other’s friendship and starts to crush on Dionysus p.219

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #7 Artemis the Loyal

Artemis the Loyal

by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

It is time for the annual Olympic Games, and the four goddess girls are not happy. The games are for boys only, and the girls at MOA are not pleased.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What event will be happening during this story and why is Artemis unhappy about it? The Olympics; only boys can compete and she is mad she is not able to p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Describe the giants. Came to the Olympics to wrestle; curly, bright red hair; twins; grumpy; larger than Mr. Cyclops; polite; their clan sided with the Titans in the war; p.16
  2. Define the word loyal. Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.
  3. Why did her loyalty get Artemis in trouble? She wanted to help her brother, but he didn’t want it

Chapter 3

  1. Predict what will happen. Will Artemis talk Zeus into letting girls compete in the games? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 4

  1. Were you correct in your prediction? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Why does Apollo want Artemis to stop helping him? She’s always there and never lets him fail; he wants to be able to spread his wings and do things on his own p.81

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize this chapter. Artemis and her friends brainstorm ideas for a name for the girls only Olympics and came up with Her-O-lympics p.83

Chapter 7 

  1. Why do you think Otus was being nice to Artemis? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. Do you agree with Artemis’s definition and thoughts about fairness? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 9

  1. Was gathering signatures for the petition successful? Yes, a significant number of girls signed it along with two boys p.134
  2. What word would you use to describe Actaeon and Otus for signing the petition. Why? Courageous; open minded; listen to your child’s answer p.139

Chapter 10

  1. Predict how Zeus found out about the petition. Why do you think that? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 11

  1. Summarize this chapter. Artemis asks Hera to speak to Zeus and try to convince him to let the girls have their Her-O-lympics p.177

Chapter 12

  1. Why is Artemis upset at the end of this chapter? The snake hypnotized her and she gave away Apollo’s weakness p.204

Chapter 13

  1. How did Apollo react when Artemis told him she told the python his weakness? He was grateful p.211
  2. Why do you think he acted that way? Listen to your child’s 
  3. Describe how Heracles won the wrestling tournament? He held the giant’s shoulders on the mat for three seconds p.226

Chapter 14

  1. Describe how Ephialtes was distracted from the fight over the wreath? Artemis turned herself into a stag and he chased her p.232

Chapter 15

  1. What does Artemis learn about herself in this book? She needs to be supportive to her brother, and not bossy

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #10 Pheme the Gossip

Pheme the Gossip

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

As the goddess girl of rumor and gossip, Pheme prides herself on being "in the know" and having the most up-to-date info on anyone and everyone at Mount Olympus Academy.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What part of speech is, “being caught red handed”? Idiom
  2. Use this phrase in your own sentence. “His mom caught him red handed, reaching into the cookie jar.”

Chapter 2

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pheme couldn’t make the red go away and stuck her hands in her pockets; she bumped into Athena and her friends; she ran outside and met the boy who stowed away on Hermes cart p.24

Chapter 3

  1. Describe Pheme. One of 13 kids; has red hair; is a goddess; has a gift of spreading rumors; when she speaks, the words puff out of her mouth and float above her head; works in the office of the school; is the floor monitor for her floor; is always looking for gossip to spread; snoops in rooms to find gossip; wants to be chosen to write in the Scrollazine magazine p.40

Chapter 4

  1. Would you trust Pheme to keep your secret? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Is Pheme being a good friend to Phaeton in this chapter? Why, or why not? No; she’s only helping him to help herself, selfish motives; he doesn’t want people to know who his father is and she’s telling everyone p.86

Chapter 6

  1. Describe Athena’s attitude toward Pheme for reading her diary. She forgives her and won’t tell her dad p.115

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pheme saw Phaeton using Artemis’s chariot and couldn’t tell her because of the no gossip spell Athena put on her p.120

Chapter 8

  1. How did Pheme manipulate the teacher to let her keep her notebook with her drawing? She lied and said it was part of her assignment; she incorporated it into her project p.153

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Pheme decide she needed to tell Zeus about Phaeton? She was worried about Earth getting destroyed; she stopped being concerned for herself p.180

Chapter 10

  1. How are Athena and Pheme showing signs of friendship? They are helping each other and watching out for each other p.193

Chapter 11

  1. What gave Pheme courage to help Phaeton? Athena’s gratitude from the time Pheme saved her p.209
  2. Do you have an experience you look back on that helps give you courage or strength? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer 

Chapter 12

  1. Do you agree with Eros that gossip is necessary? Why, or why not? Good news is good, but gossip is not good; gossiping hurts people’s feelings and they don’t trust you anymore p.230

Chapter 13

  1. How did Pheme show courage in this chapter? She told Zeus everything p.234

Epilogue 

  1. Summarize this ending. Pheme was asked to be the writer for the gossip column p.251

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #9 Pandora the Curious

Pandora the Curious

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

Pandora's curious nature makes it difficult for her to not take a peek in the mysterious and dangerous box brought to school by Epimetheus, which causes far more trouble than anyone could have imagined.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Pandora. A mortal who goes to MOA; she has bangs in the shape of question marks; she’s very curious p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why shouldn’t Pandora have opened the box? It wasn’t hers; she should have asked first p.14
  2. Describe Athena at the end of the chapter. She wasn’t herself; she didn’t care about science or the competition; she was painting her nails and reading a magazine; she didn’t know who a famous mortal scientist was anymore p.28

Chapter 3

  1. Why did Pandora’s classmates and principal think she was annoying? She asks a lot of questions all the time p.49

Chapter 4

  1. Define the word vain. having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
  2. Predict what has happened to Athena and Artemis. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Are you correct in your prediction? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize the science project Pandora and her partners are doing? “What effect will adding heroes to the game board have on Earth?” They’re making heroes and a dog to add to the game board and are going to ask mortals on Earth what they need p.88

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pandora and the Titans went to earth in a u-fire balloon; they found out the mortals needed fire and were blamed for not having any p.90

Chapter 7

  1. Why does Pandora think the Titans are using the box of bubbles like a Trojan horse? Zeus defeated them and sent them to the Underworld; the Titans could be trying to weaken Zeus and the Olympians p.117

Chapter 8

  1. Summarize how Pandora convinced Aphrodite that something was going on with her friends. She showed her evidence of how her friends were different p.30

Chapter 9

  1. Summarize what happened in the Titan’s room? Aphrodite was hit by a bubble and became rude, making songs with her armpit and by burping; Pandora became defensive; Prometheus was hit with a bubble and became a thief p.150

Chapter 10

  1. What’s the plan to get the bubble box back? Sneak into Zeus’s office and find it p.165

Chapter 11

  1. Why did Zeus punish Prometheus? He started the hero-ology room on fire p.190

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize how “hope” is solving the bubble problem. The hope bubble is touching the people affected by the trouble bubbles; the bubble says, “hope” and the trouble bubble materializes and goes into the box p.164

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pandora tricked the lazy bubble, and it finally came out of Zeus; she explained what happened to Zeus; Zeus gave the history of the box; Zeus took away Prometheus’ punishment and took the boys to see their dad p.222

Chapter 14

  1. What does Pandora mean when she’s realized Epimetheus “got” her? Understood and liked her for who she is p.246

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #3 Aphrodite the Beauty

Aphrodite the Beauty

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL T; AR pts. 3.0

After giving Athena a makeover, Aphrodite becomes jealous of her friend but focuses on figuring out how to help a mortal win a race against Atalanta, which will result in either their marriage or his death.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction. Aphrodite is tired of the attention she gets from boys; Athena shows interest in receiving attention from boys; Aphrodite wants to give Athena a makeover p.1

Chapter 2

  1. List two ways Athena showed she’s interested in getting a makeover. She took notes; she wanted to learn more about beauty; she seemed excited when Aphrodite was finished p.17

Chapter 3

  1. What’s the definition of “jealousy”? A feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone you want.
  2. Explain why Aphrodite was feeling jealous in this chapter. She had made Athena look beautiful and was jealous Ares was giving Athena his attention p.39

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize this chapter. Aphrodite took the dogs out and met Hippomenes; she told him she’d help him beat Atalanta to earn her hand in marriage; she met Hephaestus p.49

Chapter 5

  1. How is Athena a good friend in this chapter? She stands up for Aphrodite; she tries to make Aphrodite feel better p.76

Chapter 6

  1. Did Aphrodite have a reason to be angry at Athena? Why, or why not? No; Athena didn’t tell anyone about the roses p.92

Chapter 7

  1. Is Aphrodite a good friend to Hephaestus? Why, or why not? No, she’s embarrassed to be with him; she doesn’t care about his feelings and is worried more about how she will look if seen with him p.104

Chapter 8

  1. How did Aphrodite set things right with Athena? They talked honestly and were respectful to each other p.117

Chapter 9

  1. Describe how the golden apples helped Hippomenes win the race? He threw them in front of Atalanta one at a time, and she couldn’t resist their beauty, so she picked them up p.133

Chapter 10

  1. Is it ok that Aphrodite wants to start a rumor about someone else? Why, or why not? No; gossiping hurts feelings and is selfish p.143

Chapter 11

  1. Summarize this story. Aphrodite and her friends ordered flowers for Medusa and said they were from Ares; the friends purchased snacks; things were back from to normal and Aphrodite said she’d dance with the centaur p.146

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #2 Persephone the Phony

Persephone the Phony

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-6; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL V; AR pts. 2.0

Developing a crush on bad-boy Hades despite the disapproval of her mother and friends, Persephone sneaks around to pursue the relationship until Hades convinces her to tell the truth.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe how Persephone feels like a phony in this chapter? She isn’t voicing her real opinions and just going along with her friends p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Is Persephone usually herself around other people? Why, or why not? No, she feels like she has to do what they want and tell them what they want to hear p.17

Chapter 3

  1. Why is Persephone lying to her mom? Do you agree with her choices? Why, or why not? She knows her mom won’t approve if she hangs around Hades; listen to your child’s answer p.33

Chapter 4

  1. Why do you think Persephone’s are friends being so protective? They don’t like Hades p.46

Chapter 5

  1. How is Persephone rebellious in this chapter? She said no to her friends and didn’t go along with them p.57 

Chapter 6

  1. Why does Persephone feel good around Hades? He likes her for who she is; he’s easy to talk to and she can be herself p.68

Chapter 7

  1. How did Hades not meet Persephone’s expectations? He wasn’t happy to see her and didn’t like that she came to see him p.90

Chapter 8

  1. Name something Persephone learned in this chapter. Being angry isn’t who she is; strong friendships can survive outbursts or bad moods; her friends like her the way she is p.98

Chapter 9

  1. How is Persephone a good friend in this chapter? She apologizes for getting angry and admits she is wrong, and Hades is right p.116

Chapter 10

  1. Summarize the conclusion to this story. Hades and Persephone go to the dance together; Ares tries to pick a fight and Aphrodite disrupts the exchange; Hades tells Zeus Ares was just showing him boxing moves and Ares starts to respect Hades p.122

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #23 Medea the Enchantress

Medea the Enchantress

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL 790L; AR pts. 5.0

Princess Medea joins a boy named Jason and the crew of the "Argo" on a quest for the Golden Fleece.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to this story. Medea lives at home with her father and aunt; she overheard her aunt, Circe, prophesy a boy would try to steal her father’s Golden Fleece as well as steal her heart; Circe suggests Medea go with her to Mount Olympus Academy but her dad didn’t want her to; Medea is confident her aunt will convince her father so she started packing p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Describe Medea and Glauce’s relationship. Glauce pretends to be Medea’s friend, but she isn’t a very good one; she embarrasses her, insults her, makes her feel bad about herself; Medea calls her a frenemy because Glauce is sometimes her friend and sometimes her enemy p.18

Chapter 3

  1. Describe the assignment given in class and how it works? The students are assigned a hero and get to help or hinder a quest; the heroes are little statues, and the map is the world the humans live on; there are also little human statues that are real on earth; the statues were commanded by Circe to choose someone in the class to run them on the game board p.46

Chapter 4

  1. Describe the quest. Jason wants to get back his father’s kingdom and needs to steal the Golden Fleece p.79
  2. What mythological story is this? Jason and the Argonauts 

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize this chapter. Medea and Glauce find themselves in the sea and get pulled aboard the Argos; Jason doesn’t trust them and throws their wands overboard; they go to Lemnos and after lunch starts toward Colchis; Medea is trying to come up with a plan to stop Jason; she wants to poke Jason with a mini arrow so he looks at Glauce and falls in love with her, then she can convince Glauce to stop him from getting her father’s Golden Fleece p.92

Chapter 6

  1. What is Jason’s talent? Good leader; p.135
  2. What makes that a talent? Good leadership creates a good team and a successful quest

Chapter 7

  1. 1. Describe the Symplegades. Two large blue rocks the ship needs to sail through; the rocks will smash them as they sail through p.154

Chapter 8

  1. Why did Medea help Jason? She poked herself with the mini arrow and now she’s crushing on him p.169

Chapter 9

  1. What is the definition of cheating? act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination.
  2. Did Jason and his friends cheat to get the fleece? Yes, he was supposed to do the tasks alone, but they helped him p.205

Chapter 10

  1. Describe her father’s reaction when Medea told her dad everything. He realized he was too attached to his cape and was just grateful his daughter was safe p.226

Chapter 11

  1. Describe how Glauce was hurting Medea and why she won’t hurt her again? Glauce was not a good friend to Medea; Medea realized her relationship with Glauce was toxic so she stood up to her and didn’t let Glauce ruin her confidence; now that she recognizes what Glauce is doing, she can protect herself and create boundaries p.249

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize the conclusion to this story. Medea is given permission to board at school and Arete is her roommate; Pheme wrote an accurate story about the quest; Medea is in the Magicasters club and her father is trusting her more p.250

Comprehension Questions – The Never Girls A Magical Special Edition A Fairy’s Fire

A Fairy's Fire

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 3.0

Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are excited to find a new fairy in Never Land, the very first fire talent fairy ever. When strange fires begin igniting all over Pixie Hollow, everyone wonders if the new fairy's talent is too dangerous.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to this story. Kate’s neighbors are moving and she’s sad; they go to Never Land and learn a baby’s first laugh turns into a fairy; they watch for the laugh to turn into a fairy and the grass starts on fire p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Describe how Necia looked at Silvermist and why did it unsettle her? Necia looked at her with hatred; it’s sad when someone is mean and gives mean looks p.23

Chapter 3

  1. Describe Kyto. Malicious dragon who is cruel and caused chaos; the fairies tied him up, but he’s loose near Pixie Hollow p.33

Chapter 4

  1. Why is Necia upset that Silvermist overheard her conversation with the queen? It none of Silvermist’s business; it embarrassed her; it’s impolite to listen to other people’s conversations p.52

Chapter 5

  1. What assignment did Queen Clarion give to Necia and how did she feel about it? Keeping the cooking fires going; she was unhappy, she didn’t want to use her talent this way p.59
  2. Do you agree with the girls to go after the dragon? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 6

  1. Why did Kyto try to get unchained and what was the fairies reaction? He doesn’t like being chained up; he can’t protect his hoard from a new dragon; the fairies didn’t believe him p.79

Chapter 7

  1. Describe what Kate did to her neighbor’s bush. How do you feel about her actions? She used a stick to beat off all the flowers; She’s angry at her neighbors for moving; Listen to your child’s answer
  2. Predict where Necia went. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. What did Kate learn in this chapter? Necia is fun and nice; she just needs a friend p.106

Chapter 9

  1. Summarize this chapter. Necia was accused of starting the fire in the orchard; she didn’t say where she had been, so the queen suspended her talent p.109

Chapter 10

  1. After reading this chapter, how are Kate’s and Necia’s situations similar? They both have done something wrong and don’t want to confess; Kate - bush; Necia - practicing fire without supervision p.128

Chapter 11

  1. Who did Silvermist blame the fire on and what changed her mind? Necia; she saw Necia sitting alone in the courtyard; they saw the dragon p.134

Chapter 12

  1. Predict how the fairies will defeat the dragon. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize what happened when the fairies and the girls went to Kyto. The other dragon, Tyras came and they fought; Queen Clarion was captured by Tyras p.155

Chapter 14

  1. Do you think Necia will help the fairies get the queen back? Predict what Necia will do. Listen to your child’s answer p.172

Chapter 15

  1. Were you correct in your prediction? Listen to your child’s answer; Necia came to help the queen p.180

Chapter 16

  1. Describe the plan to get the queen back. Did it work? Kate made a fire to create smoke; Gabby used her wings to make a shadow dragon; when Tyras was distracted, Necia went in to get the queen; Necia shot a fireball and scared Tyras and the queen escaped, but Necia stayed to fight the dragon and was knocked out p.184

Chapter 17

  1. How did Silvermist show character development in this story? She realized she was wrong about Necia and shouldn’t have judged her before getting to know her p.199

Chapter 18

  1. What did Kate learn in this chapter? She learned from the fairies she could let in her new neighbors if they could let in Necia p.214

Comprehension Questions – The Never Girls A Magical Special Edition A Fairy’s Gift

A Fairy's Gift

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 3.0

When the Never Girls find out that widespread disbelief is threatening the fairies, they have to spend their holiday break finding a way to make their families and neighbors believe in fairies again and save the magic of Pixie Hollow.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to this book. It’s Christmas break and the girls go to Never Land; Gabby hands out her Christmas cards and Mia learns that Prilla helps children’s belief in magic and that children’s belief keeps magic alive p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why do you think the portal to Pixie Hollow isn’t in Gabby’s closet anymore? Angelica doesn’t believe anymore p.34

Chapter 3

  1. Why is Gabby upset in this chapter? The portal to Never Land moved, and she doesn’t know where to find it p.37
  2. Why did Mia change her mind about telling Angelica about Never Land? Angelica didn’t believe anymore p.38

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize this chapter. Lainey helped her dad shovel snow; she saw butterflies and knew Never Land was near; she followed the magic and found a portal in her garden shed p.45

Chapter 5

  1. Why are the fairies in Never Land concerned? Children aren’t believing anymore, so the fairies’ magic isn’t working p.68

Chapter 6

  1. What convinced Queen Clarion to allow fairies through the portal? Fairies were almost getting hurt because they don’t have magic anymore; they’ll get hurt in Never Land as well as the human world p.84

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize what happened at the park? Fawn made her wings cold by making snow angels; she tried to talk to a little girl, but she cried; the girls got into a snowball fight with boys and Vidia flew into the snowballs making them explode p.93

Chapter 8

  1. Describe Angelica. Mia’s and Gabby’s cousin; older; likes fashion; wants to be a fashion blogger or heart surgeon; when she was younger, she saw a fairy, but she doesn’t believe anymore; has a lot of friends p.105

Chapter 9

  1. How do you feel about Mia’s decision to go shopping with Angelica? Listen to your child’s answer; she rarely saw her cousin and wanted to spend time with her
  2. How do you feel about the girls going to Pixie Hollow without Mia? Listen to your child’s answer; should they break their promise?

Chapter 10

  1. Explain why Lainey’s dad gave away the box with the rainbow inside? He thought it was for the toy donation p.142
  2. Predict what you think will happen. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 11

  1. Summarize Mia‘s and Angelica’s shopping trip. The girls shopped for thread; Mia got her ears pierced; they ate at a restaurant; Mia tries to tell Angelica about the fairies, but Angelica told Mia she needed to grow up p.144

Chapter 12

  1. Describe Kate’s reaction when she saw Mia in this chapter. She’s angry; she feels like Mia should have helped them instead of shopping; she feels like Mia doesn’t care about the fairies or Pixie Hollow p.164

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize why the girls were summoned to Pixie Hollow? Prilla was hurt and only a few fairies could still fly; the fairies had written notes for the Clumsies and needed help knowing where to deliver them p.174

Chapter 14

  1. Summarize this chapter. The fairies and girls were in the neighborhood; Mia stayed with Angelica and ignored her friends and sister; the fairies lost their glow, and the notes blew away in the wind p.176

Chapter 15

  1. How did the girls save Pixie Hollow? Gabby clapped and said I believe; the bells rang that Gabby hung and the fairies glowed; people saw them and believed p.185

Chapter 16

  1. What happened to the rainbow in the box? It was opened on Christmas morning and a large rainbow arced over the city p.193
  2. How did Angelica feel about fairies? She believes sometimes p.196

Chapter 17

  1. What did you enjoy about this story. Listen to your child’s answer