Pod, Homily and Arrietty Clock are "The Borrowers"-because they "borrow" objects from humans in order to live. When a boy moves in and discovers them, disaster follows. Novel by Mary Norton. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. 64 pages.

There is nothing else eleven-year old Marty Preston enjoys more than spending time up in the hills behind his home in Friendly, West Virginia. But this time is different. This time Marty sees a young beagle on the road past the old Shiloh schoolhouse. Marty feels sure the dog is being abused by his owner. When the dog turns up at Marty's house, Marty's parents say he must take him back. But it hurts Marty to return the runaway dog to his cruel master. That's when Marty secretly decides he'll do anything to save the dog he names Shiloh. Novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key.

The story tells of a young orphaned girl named Mary Lennox who lives at her uncle's estate. There are many mysteries at Misselthwaite Manor, not the least of which is a secret garden. Novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. 64 pages.

The Ferrier family traveled from Iowa, USA, by train to Curlew, Alberta. Sam Ferrier made many new discoveries and experienced exciting adventures as he explored their prairie farm. Novel by Celia Barker Lottridge. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. 86 pages.

This Newbery Medal winner is a story of a special friendship between Jess Aarons and the new girl in town, Leslie Burke. One day tragedy strikes and Jess' world is changed forever. Novel by Katherine Paterson. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. 64 pages.