The book of Dead Days

  • 2006 first published
  • 273 pages

Marcus Sedgwick's The book of Dead Days (2006) is a horror and stage-magic fiction novel. Key subjects include magicians, magic, orphans and lost and found possessions.

At about 273 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Magicians
  • Magic
  • Orphans
  • Lost and found possessions
  • Horror stories
  • Children's fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote The book of Dead Days?

The book of Dead Days was written by Marcus Sedgwick and first published in 2006.

What genre is The book of Dead Days?

It is usually shelved as Horror and Magicians & Illusionists.

How long is The book of Dead Days?

The median edition has 273 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The book of Dead Days?

Readers who like it often enjoy Bad Hare Day, Skulduggery Pleasant and The Pinhoe Egg (Chrestomanci, Book 6).

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