Matt Goodfellow 3 Books Collection Set - The Final Year, The First Year & Six Weeks - Middle Grade - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Final Year
The First Year
Six Weeks

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
This three-book paperback collection brings together Matt Goodfellow's acclaimed verse novels following Nate through the highs and lows of growing up. Illustrated throughout by Joe Todd-Stanton, each story is written in accessible, poetic free verse that pulls reluctant and confident readers alike into Nate's world. From navigating friendship fallouts in his last year of primary school to facing the unknowns of a new school gate, this set captures universal coming-of-age moments with warmth, humor, and emotional honesty. Fast to read yet rich in feeling, it's a wonderful addition to any home or classroom library.

About the Books
Matt Goodfellow has built a reputation as one of the UK's most celebrated children's poets, and this trilogy turns everyday childhood experiences into verse that feels both intimate and universal. Each novel is narrated in short, rhythmic lines that make the pages fly by, lowering the barrier to entry for readers who find traditional prose novels daunting while still delivering real emotional depth. Joe Todd-Stanton's atmospheric illustrations are woven throughout the text, adding mood and texture to key scenes without ever overwhelming the words themselves. The Final Year follows Nate as he deals with a shifting friendship and the looming uncertainty of leaving primary school behind, while the companion stories in this set explore the small, seismic moments that define growing up — long summer holidays stretching ahead and the nerves and excitement of starting something new. Teachers and librarians have praised these verse novels for their readability and their ability to open up classroom conversations about family, friendship, and change. Parents appreciate how quickly young readers move through these books compared to denser prose, building confidence along the way. Packaged together, these three paperbacks make it easy to follow Nate's journey from one milestone to the next, and they stand equally well as satisfying standalone reads for fans of honest, true-to-life stories. Readers who enjoy Goodfellow's poetry collections will recognize his distinctive voice here.

Key Benefits

• Engaging, fast-moving verse that appeals to reluctant readers
• Illustrated throughout by Joe Todd-Stanton
• Explores friendship, family, and change with warmth and honesty
• Great for independent reading, read-alouds, or literature circles
• Brand-new paperback set, perfect for gifting or a home library
• Three complete stories from an acclaimed UK children's poet

Book-by-Book Guide
The Final Year — Nate navigates a rocky friendship and the nerves of leaving primary school in this verse novel illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton.
The First Year — This verse novel continues Nate's story as he faces a new chapter of school life in Goodfellow's accessible style.
Six Weeks — The third verse novel in the set follows Nate through a pivotal stretch of time, in Goodfellow's poetic, reader-friendly prose.

About the Author
Matt Goodfellow is a widely published British children's poet and author known for his work in schools across the UK, where he runs writing workshops and performs his poetry for young audiences. His verse novels, including this trilogy illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton, bring his poetic sensibility to longer-form storytelling, blending rhythm and emotional honesty. Goodfellow's poetry has been praised for its accessibility and its appeal to children navigating their own school and family experiences.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for a birthday gift, classroom library addition, or summer reading stack, this trilogy delivers three emotionally honest, illustrated verse novels in one brand-new paperback set — an easy pick for reluctant readers and poetry lovers alike.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.