Famous Books
This story begins when a boy receives a letter that changes his whole life.
(What is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone?)
You just finished reading your book at home. What’s the first thing you should do before returning it?
(What is check for damage or missing pages?)
A book cover shows a mysterious door and a shadowy figure. What genre might it be?
(What is mystery or fantasy?)
You forgot which page you left off on. What part of the book can help you?
(What is the page number?)
This character once lived in a cupboard and became a hero in a magical world.
(Who is Harry Potter?)
This book series includes cheese, a newspaper, and a mouse who's often afraid.
(What is Geronimo Stilton?)
Your friend is talking loudly in the library. What could you do?
(What is politely remind them to use a quiet voice?)
Why might an author or publisher want to make a book cover colorful and exciting?
(What is to catch the reader’s attention and show the mood of the story?)
You want to see what topics are covered before reading. Which section do you check?
(What is the table of contents?)
This main character uses a web to help her friend, but she isn't human.
(Who is Charlotte?)
A girl uses her brain and a bit of magic to deal with mean adults in this Roald Dahl book.
(What is Matilda?)
You spilled water on a library book by accident. What is the best action?
(What is tell the librarian immediately?)
What clues can the cover illustration give you about the setting of a story?
(What is where or when the story takes place?)
You’re reading a science book and come across a bold word. Where can you go to find out what it means?
(What is the glossary?)
He often complains in his journal and doesn't get along well with his older brother.
(Who is Greg Heffley?)
Four children find a snowy world behind an ordinary piece of furniture.
(What is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?)
You find a book on the floor out of place. What’s the responsible thing to do?
(What is return it to the cart or librarian?)
The back cover of a book says, "She never expected what she'd find on the other side of the fence." What do you expect the story will involve?
(What is a surprise or adventure in a new place?)
You're doing a project and need quick facts. What section of the book lists where to find specific terms?
(What is the index?)
She loves to read and uses her intelligence to stand up to unfair adults.
(Who is Matilda?)
In this book, a spider writes words to save her friend’s life.
(What is Charlotte’s Web?)
You want to read during class time. How can the library help?
(What is check out a book in advance and ask your teacher for permission?)
Some books have flaps or textured designs on the cover. Why might that be helpful?
(What is to give extra information or engage the reader with a unique experience?)
You want to know who the book was dedicated to. Where do you look?
(What is the dedication page?)
This quiet and clever character finds herself in a new land where animals can talk and evil must be defeated.
(Who is Lucy Pevensie?)