leave, Mr. Hood kills it. Clue Cat – Owned by Mrs. Griffin, who happened to die during lunch from burning alive due to a number of factors. Clue Cat has a tail shaped like a question mark, hence its name. Stew Cat – Owned by Mrs. Griffin. Reception The Thief of Always has received positive reviews from both critics and casual readers alike. The book has an approximate 4.20 out of 5 stars on Goodreads. Publishers Weekly described the book as "both cute and horrifying", noting its similarity to Grimm's Fairy Tales. Kirkus Reviews accused Barker's "studiously simple narration" of lacking in spirit. Adaptations The Thief of Always has been adapted as a bimonthly three-part comic book, published between January 2005 and May 2005, by IDW Publishing. References External links Revelations – Official Clive Barker website for adults – Includes a full bibliography, filmography and frequently updated news The Beautiful Moment – The Official Clive Barker Website for All Ages – For younger readers – Features Abarat and The Thief of Always Portfolio - The Thief of Always – Gallery of illustrations made for the book 1992 British novels 1992 fantasy novels Children's fantasy novels Novels by Clive Barker British children's novels British fantasy novels IDW Publishing titles HarperCollins books 1992 children's books