Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childhood 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 stop to 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 ...
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Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childhood 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 stop to 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 philanthropy. The House and its mysterious architect are not about to release their captive without a battle, however. Mr. Hood has ambitions for his new guest, for Harvey's soul burns brighter than any soul he has encountered in a thousand years...
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The main character, harvey goes to a place where he can escape the dreeriness of his everyday life and have everything he wants. He goes to a place where you can have cake for breakfast and christmas is everyday.He meets several interesting characters that show him many wonders. But he soon discovers the dark side of this to good to be true place. Harvey comes to find out that everything has a cost. He has to sacrifice s family and his freedom. Harvey finds a way to beat the evil entity at its own games nd return home. I really enjoyed reading this, I really got to use my imagination. I have read it several time over the years and would recommend that anyone else give it a try.