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Comprehension Questions – Calvin Coconut #5 Hero of Hawaii

Hero of Hawaii

By: Graham Salisbury

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fiction; Lexile 460L; AR pts: 2.0

Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ever for his sister Darci's birthday party. But a huge tropical storm hits the islands and threatens everything! The river next to Calvin's house rises high, and when Calvin's friend Willy falls into the raging water, Calvin grabs his skiff to save him. As Willy is swept into the bay, Calvin struggles in the wild waves. What happens next shows Calvin what heroes are made of! Continue reading →

Comprehension Questions- Nancy Drew and Clue Crew #32 Cape Mermaid Mystery

 Cape Mermaid Mystery

By Carolyn Keene

Grades 1-4; Genre- Fiction; AR pts: 2.0

The Clue Crew travels with Nancy's dad and Hannah to Cape Mermaid, New Jersey.  Nancy's cousin, Tessie, reveals a mystery for Nancy and her friends of a ghost who used to live in Cape Mermaid.  Nancy and her crew take on the challenge, but she wonders why Tessie behaves so strange about it all. Continue reading →