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The Thief of Always

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The Thief of Always by Clive Barker is a chilling tale that blends horror with dark fantasy. It follows a young boy's journey into a mysterious house where every day feels like a holiday, yet sinister secrets lurk beneath the surface.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for older children and young adults with a taste for supernatural horror and dark fantasy, as well as fans of Clive Barker's work.

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The horror story your students have been asking you for! The only children's story by the master of horror.



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The Thief of Always is the horror story your students have been asking you for! It is the only children’s story by the master of horror, Clive Barker.

When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. This tale weaves a captivating narrative filled with thrills and chills, perfect for young readers keen on exploring the eerie and the unknown.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780006473114

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 August 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Clive Barker is the bestselling author of twenty-two books, including the New York Times bestsellers Abarat; Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War; and The Thief of Always. He is also an acclaimed painter, film producer, and director. For twelve years Mr. Barker has been working on a vast array of paintings to illuminate the text of The Books of Abarat, more than one hundred and twenty-five of which can be found within this volume. Mr. Barker lives in California. He shares his house with seven dogs, three cockatiels, several undomesticated geckoes, an African gray parrot called Smokey, and a yellow-headed Amazon parrot called Malingo.

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