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The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12)

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by Tui T. Sutherland

Part of the Wings of Fire series · Book 13 of 13

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Book Summary

In 'The Hive Queen,' Cricket, a curious HiveWing who is immune to Queen Wasp's direct mind control, embarks on a quest with her friends Blue, Sundew, and Swordtail to uncover the truth about the queen's power and the history of Pantala. Cricket hopes to find answers about the mind control from her own family. Along the way, she uncovers shocking secrets about her own origins, the true nature of Queen Wasp's control through a parasitic plant called the 'Breath of Evil,' and the dark history that connects the HiveWings, SilkWings, and LeafWings. The group must decide how to use this dangerous knowledge to fight for freedom.

Reading Comprehension Questions

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

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1Who is the main character of 'The Hive Queen'?

Comprehensioneasy

2Where did Cricket grow up and try to find her parents at the beginning of the story?

Comprehensioneasy

3What is the name of the parasitic plant Queen Wasp uses for mind control?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why did Cricket want to find her family at the beginning of the story?

Inferencemedium

5How do you think Cricket felt when she learned Malachite was not her biological father?

Inferencemedium

6Why do you think Queen Wasp kept her experiments with LeafWing hybrids a secret?

Inferencehard

7What is one important lesson Cricket learns about truth in this story?

thememedium

8What does the story teach us about the dangers of having too much power?

themehard

9How can you tell that Sundew's feelings about HiveWings might have changed a little by the end of the story?

analysishard

10What does the word 'parasitic' mean when the story talks about the Breath of Evil?

Vocabularymedium

11In the story, Queen Wasp's 'deception' caused many dragons to believe lies. What does 'deception' mean?

Vocabularymedium

12What is a 'prophecy' as it is used in the story about Clearsight?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Cricket, how would you feel after finding out such a big secret about your family and Queen Wasp?

discussionhard

14What do you think is more important: knowing a hard truth or living a comfortable lie? Why?

discussionhard

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1“What was your favorite part of The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12)? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12), who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Tui T. Sutherland wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12)?

The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) by Tui T. Sutherland is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12)?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use The Hive Queen (Wings of Fire #12) 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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