Twelve-year-old Alice England is curious, truthful and smart, but when you work in your father’s funeral home and you get messages from the dead, it can be difficult to make friends.
When she comes across the peculiar case of George Devenish, who was allergic to sunlight, Alice is convinced there’s more to his death than meets the eye.
With the help of George’s niece, ‘Violet the Vampire’, who shares her uncle’s allergy, and a boy named Cal, who has secrets of his own, Alice begins to investigate. Who were the teenagers under the dock when George died? How is the sinister Doctor Grampian involved? And what about George’s wife, Helen, whose baking is delicious but possibly poisonous?
It seems the truth of George’s death may never see the light of day – unless Alice and her companions can put the clues together and solve a mystery much bigger than anybody expected.
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Read some fantastic reviews of The Deadly Daylight from a primary school book club here:
This is a wonderful book, full of plot-twisting events along with everyday drama too. The story hooks you right from the start by using a funeral home for the setting and including the unusual element of sunlight allergies. I really liked how the friendship between Alice, Violet and Cal helped solve the mystery. Ruby, aged 11, 5 stars
Wow! This book was amazing. It had me hooked right from the start and it introduced me to the murder mystery genre. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Josh, aged 10, 5 stars
A very suspenseful book. I knew that I would like it just from the title. I really liked how they explained what the title meant quickly and got straight into the action. Stella, aged 10, 5 stars
I have recently been reading A Series of Unfortunate Events so I was excited to read the deadly daylight, because it’s also a spooky mystery. I also love anything with vampires in it, so I really enjoyed how she was being allergic to sunlight. Although that wouldn’t be fun haha. I’m looking forward to reading the next book from Ash Harrier! Sammy, aged 10, 5 stars
I read this book in one night and I absolutely loved it. The story had heaps of twists and turns and kept me guessing all the way to the end! Alice was my favourite character because no matter what, she’s able to get out of any sticky situation. 5 stars! Indi, aged 10, 5 stars
I was so excited to receive this book from my book club. I really liked the adventure that Alice went on, she’s an awesome character and I will definitely be getting the next book. Thanks for introducing me to this cool new series. Harper, aged 9, 5 stars
I was curious about this book from the very first page and I didn’t put it down. I read it all in only a few days! There are lots of twists and revealing moments but I won’t give any spoilers. If you’re around my age (10) then you HAVE to get this book and see what I’m talking about. Cal was the character I liked most but I liked how him, Violet and Alice work together to solve the spooky mystery. The end seems like there might be a second book and I hope there is Cameron, aged 10, 5 stars
I’m so excited that there is going to be a second Alice England book, because I absolutely loved The Deadly Daylight! Alice was such a fun main character, although I’m not sure if I would like to work in a funeral home. I can’t wait to read the next book. Sarah, aged 9, 5 stars
If you liked reading Agatha Oddly and Friday Barnes you will love The Deadly Daylight. I really liked that Alice had to remember all the little details on the bodies at her Dad’s funeral home, it was a very unique setting for a novel. It hooked me right from the start. Ivy, aged 9, 5 stars
I was interested about this book the second I read the title. I wondered how daylight could be deadly, but after reading this book it makes perfect sense. This was a fantastic book and a lot of suspense. The sunlight allergy was cool and I liked the concept of the story but I think what I liked most was the friendship. Alice was my favourite character.” Adam, aged 11, 5 stars
This was one of the most fun and engaging books I’ve read all year! If you like a twisty mystery with some action-packed scenes, this is the book for you! Thomas, aged 10, 5 stars
I loved how the story kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book. This book is great for people who love a bit of murder as well as a bit of mystery. Ashlee, aged 11, 4 stars
Woah! I LOVED this book. There was a lot of mystery and suspense and I thought the funeral home for the setting was very different and unique. I want a second book! Olivia, aged 10, 4 stars
I loved this book, especially the spooky mystery. I will definitely keep reading the rest of the series when it comes out. My new favourite! Rob, aged 9, 4 stars
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