Isadora Moon Goes Camping

by Harriet Muncaster

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; Lexile 520L; AR pts. 1.0

When Isadora Moon and her family go on a camping trip to the beach, they're just like everybody else. They roast marshmallows and build sand castles and sleep in a tent But in a magical family, anything can happen. And when Isadora goes on a nighttime adventure, she makes an unusual friend under the sea. . . .

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

1. Predict what Isadora did during summer break. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 2

1. How does Isadora’s dad’s feel about camping? He didn’t want to; doesn’t like it p.11
2. Where did her family go for their vacation? Camping at the beach p.22

Chapter 3

1. How did Isadora figure out her dad was in the bathroom? There was a long line of people waiting to get in p.31

Chapter 4

1. How was the special comb lost? Isadora put it on top of her sandcastle; the tide came in and washed it away p.46
2. Why didn’t Isadora tell her dad what happened to it? She was too scared at first, but then he wouldn’t talk to her when she tried p.48

Chapter 5

1. Who did Isadora meet on the beach? A mermaid p.60
2. Should the mermaid princess give back the comb? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 6

1. How did Isadora get the comb back? She asked the princess and agreed to stay for a tea party p.75

Chapter 7

1. What did Isadora do to Princess Delphina’s stuffed mer-bear? Why? Brought it to life; she was lonely p.83
2. What did Isadora’s dad learn? He shouldn’t have brought his comb to the beach; spending time with his family is more important than a comb p.91