The Thief of Always
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4.5 • 82 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
The horror story your students have been asking you for! The only children’s story by the master of horror.
Mr Hood’s Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childish 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 discover the consequences. It is only when the House shows its darker face – when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadow – 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 ambitions for his new guest, for Harvey’s soul burns brighter than any soul he has encountered for a thousand years…
About the author
Clive Barker is an internationally acclaimed writer of horror and science fiction stories.
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
Amazing
really cool and you will get attached to it! doesn’t really matter what age. but don’t really recommend reading it through 8 and younger though. but it’s so adventurous. for me not scary but maybe others.
Wow!
I had never read a book by this author. This was the first, and I absolutely loved it! This story may be in the “children’s fiction genre,” but as an adult, I really enjoyed it. Brought me peace in this horrible-pandemic time. A tale of darkness, wanders, friendship, and courage. Highly recommend it!
Lovely
Great children’s book, lovely mystery aspect.