Which character is this story mostly about?
How does Naya feel about her mom's space launch at the beginning of the story?
Who does Naya wish she were like?
Which sentence shows that Naya is passionate about turtles?
Read this sentence from the story: "Naya could see the rocket perched on the launchpad with white smoke billowing out from the bottom." Which word has a similar meaning to billowing?
At the end of the story, what does Naya hope her mom can see from space?
Both Abuelo and JJ tell Naya she is like her mom. In what ways do you think Naya is similar to her mother? Use evidence from the story to support your answer.
What message do you think Naya's mom was sending Naya by taking a stuffed toy sea turtle into space?