Joey's mum didn't want to die, so he rented her a place at the House of Lazarus, where you can keep people alive for ever. But Joey struggles to afford it and a strange dream makes him wonder if he's done the right thing. This book is suitable for reluctant readers of 12 plus, with a reading age of eight years and above. It is printed on cream paper, which is proven to be more restful on the eye. The font is specially designed to encourage a smooth and easy read. There are frequent page breaks, short, headed chapters and illustrations on almost every page. A wide range of specialists, including children themselves, have read and commented on the book prior to publication.

 

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Barrington Stoke Ltd .

James Lovegrove is highly respected in the adult SF world as a writer and reviewer. Days was shortlisted for the acclaimed Arthur C Clarke Award. He also contributed to Orion's WEB series for teenagers. He lives in Lewes, East Sussex.