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The First Third

By Will Kostakis
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The First Third by Will Kostakis is a heartwarming coming-of-age story in the Young Adult category. It follows the protagonist, Billy, as he navigates the challenges of family life after his grandmother gives him a list of tasks to complete. The journey explores themes of love, responsibility, and the complexities of family ties, offering a mix of humour and heartfelt moments.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt and humorous coming-of-age stories centred around family dynamics, cultural identity, and the challenges of growing up. The narrative weaves poignant lessons and endearing relationships, perfect for readers who are drawn to stories featuring relatable teenage experiences and the warmth of Greek-Australian culture.

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Life is made up of three parts: in the first third, you're embarrassed by your family; in the second, you make a family of your own; and in the end, you just embarrass the family you've made. That's how Billy's grandmother explains it, anyway. Ages 12+.

A painfully funny yet poignant contemporary Australian story for young adults, The First Third is the witty sophomore novel from Will Kostakis, sure to appeal to fans of Nick Earls and Melina Marchetta.

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Life is made up of three parts: in The First Third, you're embarrassed by your family; in the second, you make a family of your own; and in the end, you just embarrass the family you've made. That's how Billy's grandmother explains it, anyway.

She's given him her bucket list (cue embarrassment), and now, it's his job to glue their family back together. No pressure or anything.

Fixing his family is not going to be easy and Billy's not ready for change. But as he soon discovers, the first third has to end some time. And then what? It's a Greek tragedy waiting to happen.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143568179

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 256

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Will Kostakis is the author of Loathing Lola.

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