The Time-Travelling Cat
What time of day does Milo usually begin his time travels?
At night, when the moonlight shines through the attic window.
What problem did Ellie and her dad need to fix?
The lighthouse light stopped working and needed to be fixed.
What warning did Kai’s grandmother give him?
She told him to stay on the path and that strange things lived in the forest.
What does Lina like to do with machines and toys?
She likes to take them apart to see how they work.
Where was the hidden garden located?
Under the city library.
Which historical time period does Milo travel to?
Victorian London
How does the author show the power of the storm? Give one example.
“The storm howled louder,” “waves crashed like angry drums,” and “lightning flashing all around” show the storm’s power.
What did Kai find that made him walk into the forest?
He found a red feather and followed it.
What was Lina’s idea for a new invention?
A robot that can fold clothes, do homework, and make hot chocolate.
What made Zara curious enough to explore?
She saw a vine growing between the floor tiles and followed it.
Why do you think the crowd cheered when the boy came out holding Milo?
Because Milo helped save the child from a burning house.
Why do you think Ellie followed her dad even when told not to?
She was worried and brave; she wanted to help.
How do you think Kai felt when he saw the golden bird? Why?
He was surprised and amazed; he gasped and whispered when he saw the bird.
How did Lina build her robot? Name two items she used.
She used toy arms and legs, and a broken speaker for the voice.
What did the garden look like? Name two things she saw.
Glowing mushrooms, tall trees, and flower-covered vines.
Find a phrase that shows Milo’s curiosity in the past. What does it tell you about his personality?
“Curious and cautious, Milo crept…” — shows he is brave but careful.
Find a sentence that shows a change in Ellie’s feelings by the end. What does it show?
"She still hated storms—but now, she didn’t feel small at all.” Shows she has grown in courage and confidence.
What makes the pond feel magical? Use two details from the text.
The fish were glowing; the bird dropped feathers that made a path.
Why did Lina say, “It’s not perfect, but it’s a start”? What does that show about her?
She saw that her robot didn’t work perfectly, but she stayed positive and wanted to keep trying.
Why do you think the man said, “I’ve been waiting for someone to find the garden”?
He knew the garden needed someone new to find it and care about it—he was waiting for someone curious.
Explain how the author builds suspense in the fire scene.
The author uses short action verbs (“bounded,” “dodging”) and rising tension (a child trapped in a fire).
How does the author use contrast to show Ellie’s bravery from the start to the end of the story?
At the start, Ellie feels small and afraid; by the end, she is active, brave, and important to the solution.
What lesson might Kai have learned from his adventure? Explain in one or two sentences.
He learned to be curious but careful, and that exploring can lead to something magical.
What message do you think the author is trying to share about creativity and trying new things?
The author is showing that it’s okay to make mistakes and that creative ideas can grow over time.
What is the link between a garden growing and people reading?
Reading grows imagination and creativity, just like the garden grows from stories.