The Thief of Always

Written by Margaret Peterson Haddix

A book for readers in grades 4 and up reviewed by Margaret

    

Clive Barker's The Thief of Always tells the tale of Harvey, a young boy who's drowning in his own boredom due to the dreary winter weather. That is, until he is visited by a peculiar man, who brings him to a house where your wildest dreams are made possible. However, the longer that Harvey stays, the more he begins to realize that everything about the magical house is simply too good to be true. 

This book is one of my favorites due to the variety of sketches inside, which help you to visualize the characters and the setting. Another aspect of the book that I found to be enjoyable was its descriptions. The twist at the end was unexpected, and it was a good way to end the story.