{"product_id":"the-thief-of-always-fable-a-isbn-9780061091469","title":"The Thief of Always: Fable, A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Menacing demons, wondrous miracles, sinister magic, and vivid characters make \u003cem\u003eThief\u003c\/em\u003e a compulsive, lightning-paced tales that almost begs to be read aloud.”—\u003cem\u003eMiami Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of horror master and international bestselling author Clive Barker’s classic early novels—the tale of a haunted house with many a dark secret, now available as a Harper Perennial Olive Edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe careful what you wish for, it might just come true . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles where every 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 wonders, does not consider the consequences. 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 generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the house and its mysterious architect will not release Harvey without a battle. Mr. Hood has plans for his young guest, a boy whose soul burns brighter than any he has encountered in ten centuries. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great read for spooky-season nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect addition to any Halloween reading list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eMr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful rounds of treats and seasons, where every childhood whim may be satisfied...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThere is a price to be paid, of course, but young Harvey Swick, bored with his life and beguiled by Mr. Hood's wonders, does not stop to consider the consequences. It is only when the House shows it's darker face -- when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadows -- that he comes to doubt Mr. Hood's philanthropy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe House and its mysterious architect are not about to release their captive without a battle, however. Mr. Hood has ambitious for his new guest, for Harvey's soul burns brighter than any soul he has encountered in a thousand years...\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"An impressive piece of storytelling.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidweek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Appropriate for all ages.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRocky Mountain News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Barker...sets up his enchanted kingdom with plenty of wit and atmosphere.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A modern fable written with literary flare and storytelling-with-a-twist style that will entertain and enchant.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Diego Union-Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In a tale that manages to be both cute and horrifying, bestselling novelist and screenwriter Barker puts the dark side back into childhood fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A book that demands to be read in a single sitting, and through the cracks between one’s fingers. There has never been a horror story quite like this. Josh Malerman truly delivers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This completely compelling novel contains a thousand subtle touches but no mere flourishes-it is so well, so efficiently, so directly written I read it with real admiration. Josh Malerman does the job like a fast-talking, wised-up angel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Straub\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The author uses understatement and allusion to create a lean, spellbinding thriller that Stephen King fans will relish.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Certain to satisfy anyone who just wants to take a fun little trip into one of Barker's worlds.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVirginia Pilot\/Ledger Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Menacing demons, wondrous miracles, sinister magic, and vivid characters make \u003cem\u003eThief\u003c\/em\u003e a compulsive, lightning-paced tales that almost begs to be read aloud.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charming and pleasantly shuddery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post Book World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperTorch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889142362341,"sku":"NP9780061091469","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061091469.jpg?v=1730230605","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-thief-of-always-fable-a-isbn-9780061091469","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}