The Thief of Always
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4.6 • 109 Ratings
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, and blissful rounds of treats and seasons, where every childhood whim may be satisfied...
There is a price to be paid, of course, but young Harvey Swick, bored with his life and beguiled by Mr. Hood's wonders, does not stop to consider the consequences. It is only when the House shows it's darker face — when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadows — that he comes to doubt Mr. Hood's philanthropy.
The House and its mysterious architect are not about to release their captive without a battle, however. Mr. Hood has ambitious for his new guest, for Harvey's soul burns brighter than any soul he has encountered in a thousand years...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
When a 10-year-old boy wishes to be delivered from a boring afternoon, a creature takes him to the Holiday House. "Barker masterfully embroiders this fantasy world with a mounting number of grim, even gruesome details," wrote PW, "in a tale that manages to be both cute and horrifying." Ages 10-up.
Customer Reviews
Wow
This book would make pennywise jealous. I had to read it for school and it totally gave me the creeps! I loved it!
The Thief of Always
The Thief of Always was an incredible adventure, full of creative twists and turns. It was extremely well written and very intertaining.
Amazing
I loved every moment of this book it was so creepy,exciting,and extraordinarily beautiful!