Danger in the Spanish Sun
Condado de Alhama Children’s Adventure Book
Danger in the Spanish Sun
A modern Famous Five-style adventure
inspired by Condado de Alhama and the Espuna Mountains
Danger in the Spanish Sun is the first book in Brett Orchard’s Six Adventures Series, a children’s mystery adventure inspired by our real family life around Condado de Alhama, Mazarrón and the Murcia region of Spain.
Written for young readers who love mystery, friendship, courage, sunshine and loyal dogs, it has the feel of a classic Famous Five-style adventure, but with a modern Spanish holiday setting.
For families visiting Condado de Alhama, this is more than just a book to read by the pool. It is a story inspired by the area itself, the resort, the sunshine, the landscape, the friendships, the freedom and the sense of adventure that children feel when they spend time somewhere special.
A Spanish adventure born from real family life
Condado de Alhama is one of the places our family calls home.
We have spent many summers here, exploring the resort and visiting nearby places including Mazarrón, Puerto de Mazarrón, Camposol, Alhama de Murcia, Murcia, Cartagena and Sierra Espuña.
Those real places, family routines and sunny Spanish days helped inspire the world of Danger in the Spanish Sun.
The characters were inspired by real children in our family world, George, William, Chloe, Jess and Amber, along with our wonderful dog Lola.
In real life, they are every bit as brilliant, brave, funny and kind as the characters they helped inspire.
The adventure continues in Danger on Sierra Espuña, the second book in The Six Adventures Series, inspired by the mountains and landscapes of Murcia.
Perfect holiday reading for Condado de Alhama families
If you are looking for something different for children to enjoy while staying in Condado de Alhama, Mazarrón or Murcia, Danger in the Spanish Sun is a lovely local read.
It gives young readers a mystery adventure connected to the place they are visiting, a story full of friendship, courage, danger, sunshine and Spanish adventure.
It is ideal for children aged around 7–12 who enjoy:
Modern Famous Five-style adventures
Children’s mystery books
Books set in Spain
Family holiday reading
Brave children and loyal dogs
Adventure books for young readers
The adventure continues on Sierra Espuña
The second book in the series, Danger on Sierra Espuña, continues the Spanish adventure.
Inspired by the dramatic mountains, landscapes and family adventures of the Murcia region, it takes the story beyond Condado de Alhama and into one of the most beautiful natural areas nearby.
Together, Danger in the Spanish Sun and Danger on Sierra Espuña create a sun-soaked adventure series rooted in Condado de Alhama, Mazarrón, Sierra Espuña and the wider Costa Cálida.
Meet the author at Condado
Brett Orchard and the DaysLikeThis.Life family usually spend the summer at Condado de Alhama, so readers may even bump into Brett, Vikki, George, William and Lola around the resort.
Brett is always happy to chat about the books and sign copies when available.
For children reading Danger in the Spanish Sun while staying in Condado, that makes the adventure feel even more real.
Part of our wider storytelling world
The Six Adventures Series is part of the wider DaysLikeThis.Life family story, real places, real family life and big adventures turned into books for young readers.
Brett has also written The Legend of St Mawes, another adventure story inspired by a place close to the family’s heart, continuing the theme of turning much-loved locations into stories filled with mystery, courage and imagination.
Read the adventure
A Spanish holiday.
A group of brave children.
A loyal dog.
A mystery under the sun.
And an adventure inspired by Condado de Alhama.
Danger in the Spanish Sun, and Danger on Sierra Espuna are modern Spanish adventure stories for children who love mystery, friendship and classic adventure.
