| A | B |
| the bridge was destroyed | why the parents can't return |
| the lake is spreading | the change in Magpie Lake |
| climbed the redwood tree | to escape the rising water |
| how the kids escaped the water | floated on trees |
| making a fire signal | Jonathan's first idea |
| leaving V shaped twigs on the path | how Jonathan found his way back |
| spell out HELP with trees | Jonathan's second idea |
| what Abby wanted to play | school |
| What Abby is afraid of | swimming |
| trees | float |
| the song they sang on the trees | Row Row Row Your Boat |
| The names of the trees | Charlotte and Wilbur |
| how the kids and Moose escaped | floated on trees |
| the tree Moose was on | Wilbur |
| Jonathan's emotions | afraid, brave, creative |