Luckily for me, I was wrong and there is more where The Thief of Always came from–The Books of Abarat series. It didn’t seem all that important before reading it but after, I was wishing for more compelling, imaginative stories for children from the mind of Clive Barker. This short novel came highly recommended to me and while I was aware that it wasn’t indicative of Barker’s usual style, I was under the impression it was the only book of this sort–a children’s book–that he’d written.

The Thief of Always is a fable by horror writer Clive Barker, an author whose name I was familiar with but whose work I’d never read. Hood’s philanthropy. The House and its mysterious architect are not about to release their captive without a battle, however. It is only when the House shows its darker face-when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadows-that he comes to doubt Mr. Hood’s wonders, does not stop to consider the consequences. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round 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 Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. If you buy through it, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Neatly nasty drawings too TIME OUT Barker puts the dark side back into childhood fantasy.Affiliate link attached. A dashingly produced fantasy with powerful drawings by the author DAILY TELEGRAPH Barkers book puts the grim back into fairy tales and continues a noble tradition of scaring kids witless. Mr Hood has ambitions for his new guest, for Harveys soul burns brighter than any soul he has encountered for a thousand years.

The house and its mysterious architect are not about to release their captive without a battle, however. 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 Hoods philanthropy. There is a price to be paid, of course, but young Harvey Swick, bored with his life and beguiled by Mr Hoods wonders, does not stop to discover the consequences. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childish whim may be satisfied. From the Back Cover Mr Hoods Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. About the Book The horror story your students have been asking you for! The only childrens story by the master of horror.

Harvey swick the thief of always