Synopsis
A brilliant thriller ghost story by a new name in teenage fiction.
When Daniel Lever is dragged to Leisure World Holiday Complex for some "time away" with his depressed dad, his expectations are low. Daniel is overweight, he hates sport, and his father has brought along his beloved tomato plant. But soon Daniel spots a girl swimming in the fake lake. Lexi is elegant and smart, but very mysterious. Why are her bruises getting worse each time she and Daniel meet? And is her watch really ticking backwards? A dark figure stalks the pair, and as British summer time approaches, Daniel has to act quickly. Their souls depend on it.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781406337174
- Number of pages: 224
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm
- Weight: 184g
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A moving modern ghost story
Edward Hogan's modern ghost story is set in the Leisure World holiday complex, a thinly disguised version of places I am sure many of us have visited with ... READ MORE
do you think you could alter time !!!
This is a delightful story about Daniel who goes on holiday with his father to try and repair things between them after the break up of his parents marriag... READ MORE
A great read!!
I really enjoyed this book!! I found it to be an easy read and a real page turner!!! Young adult books are one of my guilty pleasures and this one didn't d... READ MORE
Did not like this book
I did not like this book, in fact I found it very hard going and did not finish it. The story was too slow and not very interesting in my opinion, so I rea... READ MORE
A spooky holiday read
Daylight Saving by Edward Hogan
This cleverly titled novel is about overweight teenager Daniel falling for the enigmatic Lexi at the Leisure World Holiday... READ MORE
A tale full of charm with a dark undercurrent
I really enjoyed reading Daylight Saving and the originality of the plot. I found the lead character, Daniel, very easy to identify with. As I am well past... READ MORE
A great read!
The simple style of Edward Hogans writing captures you and takes you on Daniels journey. This story has you wanting to keep reading just to see what happen... READ MORE
Not going to be a classic, but entertaining!
YA books are my guilty pleasure. Edward Hogan's debut YA novel is a ghost story that will probably appeal to those teens (and adults) who enjoyed the mysti... READ MORE
An enjoyable read
Overall an enjoyable read. Daniel the main character is easy to relate to. The plot is intersting and although not a page turner is entertaining.
A great teenage book with a dark undercurrent
Daniel is a teenager with troubles: he blames himself for his parents breakup, over weight with no enthusiasm for exercise, no luxuries in his life, he doe... READ MORE