Kiki and the New Magic Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal

Kiki and the New Magic questions by chapter

We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 13 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.

1. Chapter 1

   What do you learn about Kiki’s life in Koriko at the beginning of the book, and how does it show that she is growing more independent?

   Example answer: I learn that Kiki is making a real life for herself in Koriko, not just visiting for a short time. She has to think about her delivery work, her customers, and how to handle problems on her own. This shows she is becoming more independent because she cannot always wait for an adult to tell her what to do. She is learning to trust her own choices.

2. Chapter 2

   When Kiki faces a problem with a delivery or a customer, what steps does she take to solve it? What does this tell you about her as a worker?

3. Chapter 3

   Choose one interesting word from this chapter. What do you think it means, and how does it help you picture the scene or understand a character?

4. Chapter 4

   How does Jiji help Kiki in this chapter? Do you think his help is more practical, more emotional, or both? Explain your thinking.

5. Chapter 5

   What is one moment in this chapter when Kiki has to understand someone else’s feelings? How does that change what she decides to do?

6. Chapter 6

   What do you predict Kiki will learn from the new challenge or mystery in this part of the story? Use details from the chapter to support your prediction.

7. Chapter 7

   How does Kiki’s idea of magic change in this chapter? What might the author be saying about different kinds of talent?

   Example answer: I think Kiki starts to see that magic is not only about flying or doing witch things perfectly. It can also be about paying attention, being creative, and helping people in the way they need. The author might be saying that everyone has a special kind of talent. Sometimes you have to try new things before you understand what your own magic is.

8. Chapter 8

   Which character makes an important choice in this chapter? Do you agree with the choice? Why or why not?

9. Chapter 9

   How does the setting in this chapter affect Kiki’s mood or the events of the story? Describe details that make the place feel important.

10. Chapter 10

    What mistake, misunderstanding, or difficult moment happens in this chapter? How does Kiki respond, and what can readers learn from her response?

11. Chapter 11

    What theme, or big life lesson, do you notice in this chapter? Explain how the events show that lesson.

12. Chapter 12

    How have Kiki’s friendships changed by this point in the book? Give an example of how trust or teamwork matters in this chapter.

13. Chapter 13

    By the end of the book, what do you think the “new magic” means for Kiki? How has she changed from the beginning of the story?

    Example answer: To me, the “new magic” means Kiki’s growing confidence and the new ways she learns to help others. At the beginning, she still worries about whether she is doing things right. By the end, she understands herself better and trusts her ideas more. I think she changes because she learns that making mistakes can help her become stronger.