Amari and the Night Brothers Reading Comprehension Questions
by B. B. Alston
Part of the Amari series · Book 1 of 2
Book Summary
Amari Peters' older brother, Quinton, goes missing, and everyone believes he's dead. Amari receives a mysterious invitation to the secret Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, where she discovers a hidden world of magic and learns she has a rare, powerful ability. She makes friends, faces prejudice, and uncovers the truth about Quinton's disappearance, ultimately confronting a dangerous villain to save her brother and the supernatural world.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Amari and the Night Brothers.
1.What was Amari's biggest worry at the beginning of the story?
2.Who was Amari's roommate at the secret summer camp?
3.What kind of special power did Amari discover she had?
4.Why do you think Quinton faked his disappearance?
5.How did Amari likely feel when she first learned she was a 'magician' but some people didn't like it?
6.What does Amari's decision to go to the secret camp tell you about her character?
7.What is one important lesson Amari learns about friendship in the story?
8.What is a main message the story teaches about being different?
9.How can you tell that Amari became more confident by the end of the story?
10.In the sentence, "Amari gets a strange package with a **mysterious** invitation," what does the word "mysterious" mean?
11.What does it mean if someone shows 'prejudice' against Amari's special power?
12.When Amari shows great 'perseverance' in finding her brother, what does that mean?
13.If you discovered you had a special, secret power like Amari, what kind of power would you want to have and what would be the first thing you would do with it?
14.Amari had to deal with people who were unfair to her because of her unique power. What is something you could do if you saw someone being unfair to a friend because they were different?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Amari and the Night Brothers to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Amari and the Night Brothers with children.
What was your favorite part of Amari and the Night Brothers? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Amari and the Night Brothers, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Amari and the Night Brothers make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Amari and the Night Brothers to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think B. B. Alston wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Amari and the Night Brothers?
Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Amari and the Night Brothers?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Amari and the Night Brothers, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Amari and the Night Brothers for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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