World Book Day 2018 Detective Society Costumes!

March 5, 2018

Last week was very wintery, and a lot of schools were sadly closed – but I was amazed by how many of you still battled through the snow and ice to dress as Hazel and Daisy for World Book Day!

Below are some of the amazing pictures I’ve been sent. If you’ve got one you’d like to add, please send me an email – and if you see yourself here and would prefer me to take you off this website, just send me a message. I love knowing how much you care about my characters, and I will NEVER get tired of seeing Hazel and Daisy in real life!

A very handy Daisy has created her own magnifying glass!

This costume was inspired by A Spoonful of Murder – but I don’t think this weather happens much in Hong Kong!

Another brilliant magnifying glass and a lovely red Deepdean uniform!

Two more detective BFFs – I love how many of you dressed up with your best friend!

This Detective Society have created their own casebooks!

Even librarians got into the Deepdean spirit!

This detective is ready to solve an on-board mystery!

An extremely pleased-looking Daisy Wells!

This Daisy is looking EXTREMELY spiffing!

These detectives were not put off by the snow day – they just dressed up at home!

Daisy Wells is ready for a murderous birthday party!

This fan is Hazel for the second year in a row!

… she’s surrounded by all of her favourite mystery books!

I already can’t wait for next year …

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