Kumiko & the Dragon

Who leaves the fishing village?

• The giants

• Kumiko

• Kumiko and the dragon

• The dragon

Tomodo grins because:

• He sees that Kumiko is surprised that the landing is so soft.

• Dragons are like feathers

• He is happy

• Kumiko closes her eyes

How does the author/illustrator describe clouds as Kumiko and the dragon fly through them? How does the author want you to feel?

• The clouds are described as fluffy the author wants you to think of a bubble bath.

• The clouds are described as wet. The author wants you to think of evaporated water.

• The clouds are described like foam in the sea. The author wants you to imagine a magical dreamland.

• The clouds are described as soft. The author wants you to think of being in a cosy bed.

How is mood created in the text?

• The mood of wonder is created by the author describing the clouds as misty peaks and white archways and waterfalls of white.

• The mood of fear is created by dragons breathing fire and people running away in terror.

• The mood of sadness is created by the author describing misty peaks and white archways and waterfalls of white.

• The mood of joy is created by the author describing a happy Kumiko and laughing dragons.

What do you think the small dragon was going to say?

• That he is angry to meet Kumiko because she is a human not a dragon.

• That he wants to eat Kumiko.

• That Kumiko is funny looking.

• That it is a honour to meet Kumiko because she is the princess of dragons.

Where do Kumiko and the dragon land?

• At Kumiko’s house.

• At her Obasaan’s house.

• At the Castle in the Sky

• At the enemies base.

How does Kumiko feel when she arrives at the ‘Castle in the Sky’?

• She feels overwhelmed at how enormous it is, especially the stairs that are like waterfalls of white

• She feels sad because she misses home and wants to cry.

• She feels angry that she hasn’t visited sooner.

• She feels worried that all the hungry dragons might gobble her up.

What is one of the questions Kumiko asks herself? Pick both the correct answers.

• What if only dragons can stand on clouds?

• What if little girls fall straight through them?

• What if the dragons want to eat me?

• What if I never see home again?

What does ‘a million things to say!’ tell the reader about how Kumiko is feeling?

• She is angry

• She is very excited.

• She loves talking.

• She knows lots of words.

What does Kumiko carry inside her?

• Her dinner

• Her heart

• The sacred magic of the dragons.

• Lots of emotions.