The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow

Life in the last year of primary school brings challenges, from tests to preparing for high school. This powerful and lyrical story in verse follows Nate as his world is turned upside down when his best friend is placed in a different class and he faces personal turmoil when his youngest brother is hospitalized. Discover a moving narrative about navigating change, forging new friendships, and processing difficult emotions through the power of reading and writing.

• A powerful and lyrical story told in verse about finding your place in the world.
• Focuses on themes of friendship, change, and processing difficult life events.
• Features guidance from a new teacher who encourages processing through literature.
• Suitable for Key Stage 2 readers.

• Author: Matt Goodfellow
• Illustrator: Joe Todd-Stanton
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Publication Date: September 7, 2023
• Print Length: 304 pages
• Reading Age: 10 - 11 years
• ISBN-10: 1915659043
• ISBN-13: 978-1915659040
• Dimensions: 127 x 197 x 23mm (Approx. 5 x 7.75 x 0.9 inches)
• Weight: 1.05 kg

This book is followed by The First Year, the sequel set in Year 7 for ages 11+ (KS3).

Explore this moving verse novel about resilience and connection during a pivotal school year.