Grade 2AR Level 2.8

Baxter Is Missing

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by Rebecca Elliott

Part of the Owl Diaries series · Book 6 of 20

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Book Summary

Eva Wingdale is thrilled because a famous author is coming to visit Treetop Owlementary. But her excitement quickly turns to worry when her beloved pet bat, Baxter, goes missing! Eva and her friends must work together, follow clues, and find Baxter before the big author visit.

Reading Comprehension Questions

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1Who is coming to visit Treetop Owlementary at the beginning of the story?

Comprehensioneasy

2What kind of animal is Eva's pet, Baxter?

Comprehensioneasy

3What do Eva and her friends make to help find Baxter?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why is Eva so excited about the author visiting her school?

Inferencemedium

5Why do Lucy and Sue help Eva look for Baxter?

Inferencemedium

6Why did the friends decide to follow the dropped bat snacks?

Inferencehard

7What does this story teach us about teamwork and friendship?

thememedium

8What is an important lesson Eva learns when Baxter goes missing?

themehard

9How does Eva's mood change from the beginning of the story to the middle?

analysishard

10What does the word 'author' mean in the story?

Vocabularyeasy

11What does it mean when Eva says Baxter is 'missing'?

Vocabularymedium

12What is a 'trail' as used in the story?

Vocabularymedium

13How would you feel if your favorite pet or toy went missing, and what would you do to find it?

discussionmedium

14Eva loves writing in her diary. If a famous author visited your school, what kind of book would you want them to write about?

discussionmedium

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Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Baxter Is Missing? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Baxter Is Missing, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Baxter Is Missing make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Baxter Is Missing to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Rebecca Elliott wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Baxter Is Missing?

Baxter Is Missing by Rebecca Elliott is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 2.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Baxter Is Missing?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Baxter Is Missing, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Baxter Is Missing 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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