We keep spreading the word and telling everyone about The Dead Shadow. As indie authors, it feels awkward to constantly be thinking about self-promotion, even though, unfortunately, there is no other alternative at the moment! There are a lot of places where UK readers could get their hands on The Dead Shadow. But if you want to make the purchase really special, we’d like to recommend buying from LoveReading4Kids.
Naturally, you can find The Dead Shadow on Amazon, at Waterstones, and even in some independent bookshops like The Heath Bookshop in King’s Heath, Birmingham. But, right now, if you are a parent with a child of school age, LoveReading4Kids needs your whole support.
A Bookshop With a Bigger Purpose
Every parent knows that books can be doorways to adventure, imagination, and learning. Ultimately, this is precisely why teachers encourage reading from a young age. But what if buying a new story for your child could do even more? What if it could help a school library grow and other children gain access to more books? That’s the simple but powerful idea behind buying from LoveReading4Kids.
How Buying from LoveReading4Kids Works
Every time you decide against the big bookstores and opt for buying from LoveReading4Kids, 25% of the cover price goes to a school of your choice. So, say you buy The Dead Shadow for your child for £8.99, that’s £2.25 going directly to a school to spend on more books.
If you don’t have a school in mind, your contribution isn’t lost. Instead, it goes into a shared fund that supports schools most in need. So, it’s a win either way.
And it’s not just about paperbacks, as ebooks also contribute 15% of the price to the cause.
Other Benefits of Buying from LoveReading4Kids
There are a few reasons why buying The Dead Shadow from LoveReading4Kids is a win for parents across the UK:
- You get a discount: You get The Dead Shadow cheaper than the recommended retail price.
- Your child’s school benefits too: The Dead Shadow helps buy new books for their classmates.
- It’s a straightforward donation with no hidden extras or hassle. You buy a book, and the donation occurs automatically.
- It feels good. It feels amazing to help other schools without getting out of your way.
Buying from LoveReading4Kids Makes Reading Even Richer
Buying books may be a form of giving love for a lot of people, but it is a luxury that many families can’t afford.
This is precisely where school libraries stand and why they are so important to spread not only the joy of reading, but also the academic and cognitive benefits to children. So, when the budget is tight, children from less affluent families are the first affected. The whole concept of buying from LoveReading4Kids means making the gift of a book go further.
Besides, there’s more to the fundraising model. When you’re buying from LoveReading4Kids, you access specially curated recommendations, reviews, and reading lists, rather than a random inventory of books.
So, you know that you are choosing a book that is suited for your child and that has been recommended by peers and review groups. This is also a fantastic alternative to larger bookshops, where parents are often left to guess which books would be suitable or interesting for their children.
Is Reading The Dead Shadow Right for Children?
The Dead Shadow is a YA-friendly read, which means it is suitable for children aged 13 and over.
There are no themes that wouldn’t be suitable for young readers, especially those who enjoy adventure and fantasy stories. As a rule of thumb, children who are comfortable reading books, and especially reading Pratchett or even the style of the Bartimaeus Trilogy, would be fine navigating The Dead Shadow.
As such, while the arbitrary definition of young adults starts at 13, there is room for interpretation. It depends entirely on how much of a confident reader your child is. We’ve found 10, 11, and 12-year-old kids who were perfectly happy going through The Dead Shadow.
Does it mean it’s not suitable for older readers? This isn’t a YA book that focuses on a coming-of-age journey. It’s a Pratchett-esk story which appeals to a broad age range. We’ve met readers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, loving The Dead Shadow and enjoying it too.
The bottom line: We’re so proud to be supporting schools with every parent buying from LoveReading4Kids. So, if you are looking for a fun and enjoyable read for the start of the school year, buying The Dead Shadow from LoveReading4Kids could truly be making life a little sweeter, not just for your child but also for many others.