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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 #7 Artemis the Loyal

Artemis the Loyal

by Joan Holub and 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 #11 Persephone the Daring

Persephone the Daring

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

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

Though it means breaking some very serious Underworld rules, Persephone pushes Hades to return Eurydice to the living world.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Define dependable. Trustworthy and reliable
  2. Why doesn’t Persephone like being labeled dependable? It’s boring; she doesn’t see that it’s a good trait to have p.12

Chapter 2

  1. Summarize how Hades showed good character in this chapter. He caught the boys spying on the girls and stopped them; he trusted Persephone and her friendship p.29

Chapter 3

  1. What’s the opposite of dependable? Unreliable; can’t be trusted
  2. How is Persephone undependable in this chapter? She changed her style p.42
  3. Is it a problem to change your style? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize this chapter. Persephone and her friends went to the concert, and she was pulled on stage and got Orpheus’ autograph on her arm p.51

Chapter 5

  1. From whose perspective is the author writing this chapter? Hades p.72
  2. How does he feel about being popular with the mortal girls? He doesn’t like it; he knows the truth and that he does a lot of boring things; he doesn’t want them to come to the Underworld p.72

Chapter 6

  1. Describe Eurydice. Orpheus’s backup singer and crush; unpredictable; free spirit; spontaneous; p.97

Chapter 7

  1. Choose a word to describe Eurydice. Explain. Irresponsible; thoughtless; selfish; inconsiderate; listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. What do Persephone and Hades have in common? They are both rooming with the guests and hanging out with them p.104

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Hades get angry at Persephone? She told Eurydice sensitive information about him, and Eurydice put it into a song; it embarrassed Hades p.153

Chapter 10

  1. How is Eurydice a bad influence on Persephone? She encourages her to be more spontaneous and forgetful of her duties; she talks about personal things when she shouldn’t trust her p.159

Chapter 11

  1. How is Eurydice reckless and careless in this chapter? She went to the Underworld with Adonis and danced in the field with poisonous snakes; she expects to be let out without any consequences; she threw a fit when the Furies captured her and she fell towards the earth p.179

Chapter 12

  1. Why did Zeus stand by the Furies? It was a fair deal
  2. Do you agree with Eurydice’s punishment? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 13

  1. Does Eurydice understand that her recklessness isn’t good? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer; no, she continues to make irresponsible decisions p.226

Chapter 14

  1. Summarize the trick Eurydice and Orpheus played on everyone. Eurydice pretended to break up the band and took off with Viper; they planned to get back together on stage and sing the song about the Underworld p.233

Chapter 15

  1. How did Persephone feel about being dependable now? She valued it; she’s grateful she and her friends are dependable p.246

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 – 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

Comprehension Questions – A Never Girls Adventure Finding Tinker Bell #6 The Last Journey

The Last Journey

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are closer to finding Tinker Bell than ever! Their journey is filled with more questions than answers as they try to solve the mysteries of Shadow Island in order to find their way home.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. From whose point of view is the story told? Tinker Bell p.1
  2. Summarize the introduction to this story. Tink wants to get to Never Land but is hesitant to leave Shadow Island without her shadow; she thought her friends calling her were sea wraiths; the mast broke, the ship fell and crashed on the rocks as she traveled to the portal p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why is Gabby upset about the ship? It’s destroyed and she doesn’t know if she can fix it; it was made by her great grandfather and her father is counting on her to bring it home p.12

Chapter 3

  1. Do you believe Tink’s shadow betrayed her? Listen to your child’s answer
  2. Why can’t the friends and Tink go back to Never Land? The portal is gone p.31

Chapter 4

  1. Why isn’t the magic stone breaking the curse? A piece is broken off p.40
  2. Why does Mia think the Great Ones will know where the other part of the stone is? They’re hundreds of years old and have heard many stories p.42

Chapter 5

  1. Describe how the friends and fairies helped the sprite’s village. Because light is shining to the forest floor, flowers are growing, and their village is warm, bright, and beautiful p.53

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize what the girls learned from Magnus. There was a king long ago; he cut down many trees to make room for his castle; he fled in a ship during a storm and was never seen again p.55

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize this chapter. The girls left a trail of rocks to keep from getting lost as they headed to the Lost coast; they found Tink’s rock in the desert and couldn’t see the Lost Coast on the map; the sand spoke to them in riddles; Kate threw the map into the air and it disappeared; they became lost and were on the Lost Coast p.64

Chapter 8

  1. Where did the girls find the other half of the stone? The Lost Coast; the troll p.90
  2. Predict how are the girls going to help the troll? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 9

  1. How did the troll change when Gabby put the stone together? His shadow returned and he remembered who he was p.94
  2. What is Shadow Island? Never Land’s shadow p.97

Chapter 10

  1. Summarize this conclusion. The boat was fixed and Gabby gave it to her father; the girls went to bed; their father said they reminded him of their great grandfather; their great grandfather saw a fairy p.106

Comprehension Questions – A Never Girls Adventure Finding Tinker Bell #5 To the Forgotten Castle

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

  1. From whose point of view is the story told? Gabby p.1
  2. 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

  1. Predict the strange feeling Gabby had when she walked through the archway. Listen to your child’s answer p.18

Chapter 3

  1. What is the strange feeling Gabby had? She lost her shadow p.36
  2. Were you correct in your prediction? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 4

  1. Why is Iridessa trembling at the end of this chapter? She saw an immense dark shape outside p.46

Chapter 5

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. How will Gabby find her shadow? Find the king’s magic stone p.81

Chapter 8

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

Comprehension Questions – A Never Girls Adventure Finding Tinker Bell #3 Up the Misty Peak

Up the Misty Peak

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

As the Never Girls continue searching for Tinker Bell, they are reunited with the herd of mist horses they met long ago in Never Land.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction. The fairies huddle around a fire with someone listening; Lainey overheard the fairies and knew the girls were a burden since the fairies wouldn’t have magic without fairy dust; She knew they needed a miracle to find Tink and get home p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Describe Fawn’s attitude when she lost her magic? She decided since she couldn’t control her situation, she would be positive and make the best of it p.14
  2. Imagine a situation where you could follow her example. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 3

  1. Predict what happened to Fawn. Listen to your child’s answer; was carried away with the mist horses p.32

Chapter 4

  • Describe Lainey’s plan. Climb the mountain to find the mist horses, find the foal’s mom and Fawn p.43

Chapter 5

  1. Why is Fawn excited in this chapter? She didn’t need magic to speak with animals p.50

Chapter 6

  1. How did the girls get the foal to follow them? Why did it work? They started heading up the mountain; they let him make his own choice to follow; he didn’t want to be alone p.57

Chapter 7

  1. Describe Striker. A hawk who Fawn helped as a hatchling; his shadow was ripped from him in a storm, and was brought to Shadow Island; found Tinker Bell’s boat in a cave behind a waterfall p.72

Chapter 8

  1. Predict what Tink has brought in the other barrels. Listen to your child’s answer
  2. Why are the girls so frightened in the forest? Shadows were following them p.89

Chapter 9

  1. Summarize this chapter. Dewdrop made it back to his mother in the clouds and Fawn found the rest of her group p.95

Chapter 10

  1. What is in the other barrels? Was your prediction correct? Fairy dust; listen to your child’s answer p.109
  2. Summarize the conclusion to this book. Fawn brought fairy dust to her friends and they can use their magic and fly again; Cloud and Dewdrop come back and Cloud gives a ride to Kate and Lainey; everyone meets at the cave and the fairies go in; the boat is gone p.107

Comprehension Questions – A Never Girls Adventure Finding Tinker Bell #3 On the Lost Coast

On the Lost Coast

by Kiki Thorpe

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

Never Girls Kate, Mia, Lainey and Gabby continue their search for the missing Tinker Bell on the mysterious Lost Coast, where they find themselves trapped on a suspiciously familiar beach.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to this book. The girls and fairies are still looking for Tink and they are lost; Kate looks at the map and they find an area on the map they hadn’t noticed before; Kate takes the lead and they find themselves on the Lost Coast p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Describe the Lost Coast. It’s a place where lost things go; it’s a beach littered with a variety of items p.22
  2. Why were the girls so distracted? They find things from their childhoods p.22

Chapter 3

  1. Describe the troll. Wearing random and odd clothing; speaks in riddles; short and stout; annoyed p.30

Chapter 4

  1. What has the troll lost? Why? His name, his home, hours of time, his nerve; he’s lingering around the Lost Coast p.40

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize this chapter. Kate and the other girls want to carry the items they found on their journey; Kate threw the rest of the Pixie dust on the things she found to make it easier to carry; Silvermist chased who she thought was Tink, but realized there was no glow p.48

Chapter 6

  1. What did Kate realize about the Lost Coast and why they are there? They are lost p.75

Chapter 7

  1. What wasn’t fair in this chapter and what should Kate have done? The coin she tossed had two heads; it wasn’t a fair coin toss; she should have told everyone, but instead let them believe she had been fair p.86
  2. Choose a word to describe Kate in this chapter. Selfish; reckless 

Chapter 8

  1. Summarize this chapter. the group flew toward the castle, but got tired so they landed on a small island; they realized the castle didn’t get any closer and Iridessa thought it was a mirage; Kate dropped the fairy dust bag when the island moved and the island ate it p.88
  2. What creature do you think the island is? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 9

  1. Describe the solution the fairies came up with to help the girls. Coax the tortoise to shore with kelp floating in the ocean p.101

Chapter 10

  1. Describe the growth Kate experienced in this chapter. She made a lot of mistakes but knew she could fix them, so she had hope and believed p.110