Do you think Gran went on the adventure? Why or why not?
-
Why did the children think that the child under the lamp was a boy?
The child had a cap on.
What is the job the blacksmith gives the children? How much does he pay? Do you think that he gives them enough money? Why or why not?
He pays them a penny to pump the bellows.
What does a blacksmith do?
A blacksmith is someone who works with iron, metals and hard tools.
Where did the children go for water?
Vicky took them to a pump.
What did Vicky buy with the money? Do you think it was worth the work for the blacksmith?
She bought some bread with the penny.
Why do you think the children climb the wall?
So they could see Buckingham Palace.
Why was there a flashing light from the castle?
The grandchildren of Queen Victoria wanted gave them a signal so they could play with them.
Why can't the children explain how they know about basketball?
Otherwise the Victorian children would know that they came from the future.
Why is it trouble if an adult sees them?
They were playing basketball with strangers which is not very safe!
Why do the police come to talk to the children?
They were strangers who were playing with the Queen's grandchildren.
Why did Biff say "Oh no, we'll be here forever."
They were locked up and weren't sure if the magic key was going to glow.
What did Kipper worry might happen?
He was worried about getting his head chopped off.
Why was Gran with the Queen?
She was having an adventure of her own!
What did the children do in the throne room?
They had a sack race.
