The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns Reading Comprehension Questions
by Chris Colfer
Part of the The Land of Stories series · Book 2 of 5
Book Summary
This book follows the adventures of twins Alex and Conner Bailey as they return to the fairy-tale world to rescue their kidnapped mother. They discover that the villain, the Enchantress, is a powerful fairy named Ezmia who turned evil due to a broken heart. To defeat her, the twins must embark on a quest across the Land of Stories to gather magical ingredients and assemble a powerful wand, learning about forgiveness and understanding along the way.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns.
1.Who kidnapped Alex and Conner's mother, Charlotte?
2.What did Alex and Conner need to build to defeat the Enchantress?
3.Which of these was NOT one of the magical ingredients the twins collected for the wand?
4.Why do you think Ezmia, the Enchantress, turned evil?
5.What does Alex and Conner's decision to return to the fairy-tale world tell you about them?
6.Why was it important for the twins to understand Ezmia's past, even though she was a villain?
7.What is a main lesson Alex and Conner learn about defeating villains in this story?
8.Which of these themes is most present in the story of Alex and Conner's adventure?
9.How can you tell that Alex and Conner became stronger and more confident throughout their journey?
10.In the story, what does the word 'Enchantress' mean?
11.When the twins 'confront' Ezmia, what does that mean they do?
12.What does it mean that the twins 'assembled' the powerful wand?
13.If you were Alex or Conner, what magical ingredient would you have been most excited to collect and why?
14.The story shows that Ezmia became evil because of a broken heart. Do you think understanding why someone is angry or sad can help solve problems? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns with children.
What was your favorite part of The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Chris Colfer wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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What reading level is The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns?
The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns 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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