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The Seeing Stone
by Tony DiTerlizzi · Grade 4 · AR 4.3
The Seeing Stone
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Tony DiTerlizzi
7 curated questions
The Seeing Stone is the first book in Kevin Crossley-Holland's Arthur Trilogy, set in medieval England in 1199. It follows 13-year-old Arthur de Caldicot, a boy living on a manor near the Welsh border, who longs to become a knight. His life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious friend of his father, Merlin, gives him a magical black 'seeing stone'. Through this stone, Arthur begins to witness visions of the legendary King Arthur's early life, from his miraculous conception to his famous act of drawing the sword from the stone. As Arthur de Caldicot observes these mythical events, he starts to notice strange and compelling parallels with his own life, including family secrets, questions of identity, and his own path to knighthood. The story blends historical realism of medieval life with elements of fantasy, exploring themes of destiny, self-discovery, and the power of stories to shape one's understanding of themselves.
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The Seeing Stone by Tony DiTerlizzi is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 4.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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