Chapter 1 Summary:

In the first chapter of The Magic Carpet Slippers, we meet protagonist Thuy and her best friend, Lily. Lily is a magical being and gives their classmate, Naomi, a pair of magical slippers. Naomi immediately tries them on, and the girls quickly realize that the slippers have magical powers – Naomi can fly! After much discussion and testing of the slippers’ abilities, the girls decide to keep their discovery a secret.

Questions and Answers:

1. Who are Thuy and Lily? A: Thuy and Lily are the protagonists of The Magic Carpet Slippers and best friends. (Page 4)

2. Who does Lily give a pair of magical slippers to? A: Lily gives a pair of magical slippers to their classmate, Naomi. (Page 7)

3. What do the slippers enable Naomi to do? A: The slippers enable Naomi to fly. (Page 8)

4. What do the girls decide to do with their discovery? A: The girls decide to keep their discovery a secret. (Page 13)