Beta Readers Needed for 24k Story

[Sarah]

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in beta reading my 24,000 word middle-grade novel, THE COFFIN MAKER.

Here is a little blurb to give you some idea of what it is about:

For thirty years, death has been the only thing that has entered master Alberto’s house. As the only coffin maker in the cliffside town of Allora, his guests are usually dead and ready to be buried. But one day, while he is carving a coffin for the reclusive Miss Bonito, a life sneaks into his home. Miss Bonito had a secret child – a boy she had kept hidden for eight years – and with his mother now dead, this boy, Tito, needs someone living to look after him.

Alberto has worked with death for so long that he fears he cannot help a living boy. But Tito is special – a bright light in his dark home – and he soon forgets about the coffins in his workshop. As the months pass, Alberto teaches Tito how to read, how to cook and how to play games, like blindman’s buff and hide and seek. But just when Tito begins to imagine a new future with Alberto, his violent father arrives in Allora to take him home.

In constant fear of being caught, Tito never leaves the house. But one night two gossiping sisters who live next door spot him through a window, and it isn’t long before the rumours spread and Mr Bonito knocks on their front door.

If anyone would be interested please let me know.

Sarah

[Joanie]

Your story sounds interesting. I will read for you. Word is easier for comments. Thank you! Joaniechevalier@yahoo.com

[Sarah]

Just wanted to thank you again for the feedback Joanie. It was great!