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The First Year

By Goodfellow and Matt

Adjectives

emotive relatable engaging

Genres

Friendship and Family Poetry/Verse Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

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)

Published

2025

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