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The hero of "The Thief of Always" is a 10 year-old boy named Harvey. Boredom on a miserable February day causes Harvey to wish for "some fun." Suddenly, a rather repulsive and mysterious creature named Rictus enters Harvey's bedroom and invites him on a holiday where there will be endless fun. Harvey, a wise little boy, hesitates, but soon succumbs to the invitation.
Harvey finds himself as a guest at Holiday House--the home of the mysterious Mr Hood. There are two other children there--Wendell, and Lulu. At first, Harvey has a simply wonderful time--all his wishes come true. But there is something rather strange going on--each day passes through 4 seasons--spring in the morning, long hot summer days in the afternoon, every evening is Hallowe'en, and every night is Christmas. It's all a little too good to be true, and Harvey begins to ask questions. Mrs Griffin, the housekeeper, seems too terrified to answer and admonishes Harvey to enjoy each day, but Harvey's persistence and curiosity eventually lead him to the horrible truth.
Harvey finds himself as a guest at Holiday House--the home of the mysterious Mr Hood. There are two other children there--Wendell, and Lulu. At first, Harvey has a simply wonderful time--all his wishes come true. But there is something rather strange going on--each day passes through 4 seasons--spring in the morning, long hot summer days in the afternoon, every evening is Hallowe'en, and every night is Christmas. It's all a little too good to be true, and Harvey begins to ask questions. Mrs Griffin, the housekeeper, seems too terrified to answer and admonishes Harvey to enjoy each day, but Harvey's persistence and curiosity eventually lead him to the horrible truth.
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