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The Thief of Always

Pages
288
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

Ten-year-old Harvey Swick is bored with his life until a mysterious stranger offers him an escape to the magical Holiday House. But this place of endless fun comes with a dark secret, and Harvey soon discovers that leaving might be harder than he ever imagined.

About the author

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Clive Barker

Clive Barker (born 5 October 1952) is an English writer, film director, and visual artist. Barker came to prominence in the mid-1980s with a series of short stories, the Books of Blood, which established him as a leading horror writer. He has since written many novels and other works, and his fiction has been adapted into films, notably the Hellraiser and Candyman series. He was also the executive producer of the film Gods and Monsters. Barker's paintings and illustrations have been f...

Characters

Harvey SwickProtagonist
All characters in The Thief of Always

Frequently asked questions

  • Does the book contain any illustrations?

    The original edition of this novel features black and white drawings created by the author himself, which are integrated throughout the text to complement the narrative.

  • Is there a graphic novel version of this story?

    A graphic novel adaptation exists, written by Kris Oprisko and featuring full-color artwork by Gabriel Hernandez, which serves as a visual retelling of the original fable.