Tag Archives: Adventure

Comprehension Questions- Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #18 Dogs in the Dead of Night

Dogs in the Dead of Night

By Mary Pope Osborne

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

Jack and Annie are on a quest to help save Penny the penguin.  Teddy and Kathleen send them to the Swiss Alps as they look for a white and yellow flower. Continue reading

Comprehension Questions- Beast Quest #24 Stealth the Ghost Panther

 Stealth the Ghost Panther

By Adam Blade

Grades 2-5; Genre - Fantasy; GRL S; AR pts: 2.0

Tom and Elenna are on their last quest to save the remaining amulet piece and help Taladon, Tom’s father, be freed from the evil Malvel.  They’re faced with a ghost panther who scratches people and makes them turn evil.  Continue reading

Comprehension Questions – Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures #4 The Intrepid Canadian Expedition

The Intrepid Canadian Expedition

Created by Jeff Brown & Written by Sara Pennypacker

Grades 3-5; Genre - Fiction; GRL Q; AR pts: 1.0

Stanley’s family is on a ski vacation in Canada on the way to a wedding.  Stanley meets a new friend and they literally get carried over the mountains to where the Inuit live.  The boys learn to be a team and what it really means to be a good friend. Continue reading

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 – 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 #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