Milton the Mighty: questions to ask and activities to try
Milton the spider worries about everything, until his family needs saving. Milton the Mighty is a funny chapter book about going from worrier to warrior.
What age is it for? Milton the Mighty is best for ages 7–9. Good for: A worried spider who becomes a warrior.
Read a chapter at a time. Talk about how Milton was scared and brave at the same time.
What it helps with
- Worries
- Bravery when it matters
- Seeing from a spider's point of view
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did Milton worry about?”
- “What did the humans plan?”
- “How did he feel?”
- “What did he do?”
- “Was he brave?”
- “Are spiders scary or scared?”
5-minute activities to try together
Spider respect
Gently move a spider outside with a cup and card.
Worry warrior
Draw a shield and write one worry you'll be brave about.
Free printables: Milton the Mighty worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- A centipede's adventures in the world of the Hoo-Mins
- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
- 4-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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