I am now almost finished with the groundhog story and am looking for a few child volunteers between the ages of ca. 8 - 11 who would like to help me by reading the manuscript and giving me feedback re: readability, interest, believability, and areas needing improvement. I am NOT looking for parent or parent-guided feedback. It is a children's story, after all, so what is important to me at this stage is whether It captures the fancy of my target audience.
Once the first draft is finished, and while a few selected children are reading and reporting back, I will be following up on some ideas regarding illustrations and publishing options. Then, while this project cures, I can return to Finlay's cross country travels and sift through my various other projects that are waiting their turn.
Onward, the exciting life of the writer!
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Good luck with this! Our school is off for a week, I don't have any kids in that age range that can help you out. But the following week, I can give your story to a pair of eight year olds who love to read!
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Thanks for the offer. I found 3 young readers. From their initial feedback, the story seems to catch the interest of 4th and 5th graders (10 to 12 year olds). The 9-year old found it difficult, and therefore confusing, so I'm holding off on giving it to 8-year olds to read for now. I'll let you know if that changes.
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