Who?
Who is the main character in the story?
Alfie
What is Alfie?
a turtle
Where are they in the story?
the pet store, home, and outside
Why does Alfie leave his tank?
He leaves his tank to find Nia a birthday present?
Who told Alfie to get a stick from outside?
the dog
What is the problem in the story?
Alfie disappears for a year to find Nia a birthday present.
Where are they at the very beginning of the story?
at the pet store
Why does Nia sing and dance with Alfie?
They sing and dance together because they are best friends.
Who is Alfie’s friend / family in the book?
Nia
What does Alfie want to do?
Where does Alfie live?
in a tank
Why does Alfie think that he's in the desert?
Because he's a turtle and doesn't realize its just a sandbox.
Who helps Alfie when he’s in trouble?
the snail
What happens when Alfie tries to solve the problem?
He gets lost for a year.
Where does Alfie go in the story
around the house and outside
Why is Nia happy to see Alfie in the end?
She is happy because she hasn't seen Alfie in over a year.
Who does Alfie love?
Nia
What is Alfie's plan when he's outside?
He decided to hibernate and take a nap for a year.
Where is Alfie at the end of the story
He is in a pond and then finds Nia outside.
Why does Alfie think Nia is turning 7 still?
He doesn't realize that he's been gone for a year.