Books like Clive Barker's The thief of always by Clive Barker
In Clive Barker's "The Thief of Always," ten‑year‑old Harvey is enticed by a stranger who promises to eliminate his boredom with a visit to the enchanting Holiday House. Eager to escape the mundanity of his daily life, Harvey embarks on the adventure, only to discover that the pleasures of the holiday come with unexpected and potentially perilous consequences.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Clive Barker
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