The Bear's Garden

Who are the main characters in the story?

• The girl and the bear

• The girl and the mom

• The gardener

• The bears

What is the setting?

• The country

• The city

• The mountains

• The beach

What is the problem?

• The plants will not grow.

• The neighbors will not help.

• The girl needs to leave.

• The girl loses the bear.

What is the solution?

Have you ever grown a garden?

• Yes

• No

What character trait could describe the girl?

• thoughtful

• loud

• sly

• silly

Why is the setting of the story important? (Choose 2)

• The city needs gardens to bring people together.

• The city is full of animals.

• The garden helps slow people down.

• The people want to learn to be farmers.

Do you think a garden like the one in the story would be helpful in Woodhaven?

• Yes.

• No.

• Maybe.

What genre do you think this story is?

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Non-fiction

• Biography

Submit your questions for the author, Marcie Colleen. You can ask about her story or about being a writer.