Free sample copy of quality children's comic - the DFC

[roisin]

If you have heard me and califrau and others raving about how much our children enjoy the DFC here and also here but didn't want to commit to a subscription...

You can now get a free sample copy for Christmas. Details are here

My boys love this comic. I believe it is aimed at 8-12s, but I would say 7-14s - depending on the child.

It's not glossy, it's not bright primary colours, and it does require some concentration/commitment from the child. But there are no adverts, marketing or merchandising; fantastic humour and some cracking plots, stories and artwork including some well-known authors and illustrators.

We've been getting it for 3 months and the boys (9 and 11) still both read it all every week. Actually they usually fight over who gets to read it first every week!

Thanks.
Have requested our free copy.

Me too, thanks.

Thanks Roisin.

gosh
it cane today and he loves it and so do i
i thought it woukd be too old/tricky as he is just 7 (but fab reader) but it is perfect
just what i have been looking for

he is 6 noty 7....

DS2's came yesterday.
He hasn't put it down yet. He is 9, almost 10.
Thanks.

That's great Popsycal and TheVirginGoober! I'm delighted they are enjoying it.

I took some old issues in to school and showed them to my reading clubs and my literacy groups, and they virtually all seemed entranced, especially the boys.

Unfortunately it is quite expensive, and most of our students won't be able to afford it.

If you want to buy it as a gift for someone you can buy a 1 month subscription through Amazon for £12.

Thanks roisin dd loves it
Perhaps you could convince the school to buy it £120 pa

Have sent for copy today. DD is a bit young at 6y but a fab reader. Will give it a go. I find there isn;t much out there magazine wise for this age group.

hula - totally suitable for ds1 - but it ias more boy-orientated imo

I did wonder that from the website TBH. Will wait and see what the sample is like; if nothing else it'll be a change just for the one magazine.

oohh look

bump for anyone else interested

Terrific quality comic with no ads - Thanks Rosin