The First Year *Pre-order
The First Year *Pre-order
- This title is publishing on 10th April 2025
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Follow-up to the bestselling and multi-award winning The Final Year, a novel in verse for readers aged 8+
“Matt Goodfellow's The Final Year, a verse novel told through the eyes of a boy in his last year of primary school, was a runaway hit with kids, parents and teachers alike. We are over the moon that Matt and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton have created a follow-up book, following Nate's first year at secondary school. Heart-warming, authentic and moving, this exquisite book is packed with empathy and a must-read for anyone navigating this tricky transition phase. Highly recommended.”
~Sarah
Nate’s eleven and has just finished Primary School. After a challenging final year, life is looking up. His brother has recovered from a life-threatening heart condition, he’s got the love of his mum, brothers and Auntie San, and he’s off to Secondary School with his two best mates.
But while he's making new friends and avoiding the fists of Turner, his old nemesis, and struggling to come to terms with a strict new teacher and a sense of isolation from his brothers, a sudden surprise appearance in Nate's life threatens to throw him completely off course. And The Beast - the anger he tries so hard to control - reappears. Will Nate find a way to keep himself and his family together?
Former primary school teacher Matt Goodfellow is now a full-time author and poet who visits schools across the country to give high-energy performances and workshops.
Number of pages: 480
Reading age guide: 8 to 12 years
Publication date: 10th April 2025
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
ISBN: 9781915659606
Format: Paperback
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