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The Thief of Always
by Clive Barker · Grade 3 · AR 4.0
The Thief of Always
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Clive Barker
14 curated questions
The story is about a boy named Harvey Swick who is very bored. He meets a strange creature named Rictus who invites him to a magical place called the Holiday House. In this house, every day is a holiday, and every night is Halloween, with endless fun, toys, and delicious food. Harvey loves it at first, but soon he starts to notice that something is wrong. The other children in the house are changing, and he feels tired and empty. He discovers that the house, run by a mysterious man named Mr. Hood, is actually stealing his time and his memories. Harvey must find a way to escape the bewitching house and get his life back before it's too late.
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The Thief of Always by Clive Barker is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 4.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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