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Synopsis
The horror story your students have been asking you for The only children's story by the master of horror. * The story: Harvey Swick is lured into the world of the Holiday House. Everything seems perfect at first, but then Harvey begins to realise that there is a price to pay -- the Holiday House has a sinister side. *Themes: myth and symbolism, families, time, growing up, adulthood versus childhood, imaginative use of language * Horror * Male central character * KS3/KS4 (S1-S4)
Is The Thief of Always appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 11 and up.
A dark fantasy by horror master Clive Barker featuring a boy trapped in a sinister magical house where everything has a price. Contains moderate creepy/horror elements and peril suitable for mature middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, captivity, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A boy discovers a magical house where every day is a holiday, but learns there's a dark secret behind the endless fun.