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The First Year

Name: The First Year
ISBN: 9781915659606

By Goodfellow and Matt

emotive · relatable · engaging

Genres

Friendship and Family Poetry/Verse Realistic Fiction

What is The First Year about?

Nate, now eleven, embarks on his first year at secondary school alongside his best mates. While adjusting to new friendships and dodging his old nemesis, Turner, Nate faces unexpected challenges, including the reappearance of his estranged father. As he struggles to control 'The Beast'—his inner anger—Nate must navigate the complexities of school and family life to keep everything together.

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

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