The Stalham Shadows

The Final Year
The Final Year, Matt did an amazing job! The accent and the fonts he used for writing.In some of the pages he left a clue and ideas about what will happen next. Each lines or pages gave us a chance to predict and helped us say our thoughts. As we carried, on our predictions went higher. As a group we all enjoyed The Final Year. And we think that this will be a perfect book for adults and for the coming year 6 and year 7s. I am 100% sure that this book will help those who struggles with reading. And I rate this book 10 out of 10 or more if I can. I am definitely recommend Matt too right more books like this, and I am expecting more series of this book. I am really looking forward to read The First Year. He left us the first few pages of the The First Year, and we read it and I can clearly tell that this is going to be AMAZING! GOOD PIECE OF WORK!

Angel

The Final Year
The final year is a very unique book ,it is easy to read and has pictures that helps to explain what is happening in the story.It is written in verses like poetry and has accents,slang words and words that are shortened to imitate how the young character speaks .The author has explained the story very clearly,shortened sentences and added pictures which I think helps some people (who might struggle with reading) read better because there's not too much to read on a page. The story shows how intimidating it feels to join yr 6 but also helps others to understand that they're not alone.Overall ,the illustrations and story is unique and an terrific piece of work.

Sarah

The Final Year
Its an amazing book ! recommended to people who is willing to try something new . Almost like an emotion rollercoaster of a 6th grader ! love the illustrations on the book! it really unique. The book is about a a boy named Nate and how he feels throught his year in 6th grade . It almost feel like nate wrote it because of the poetic lines and the casual words because sometimes its hard to know what authors say because they use really complicated words, but I didn't have any problems at all with confusing words ! I would 100% RECOMMEND this book to people who is having a hard time finding a good book. When I was reading through it felt like I was his mom sneaking into his diary while he is at school . An amazing and astounding piece of work !

Miah

The Final Year
A stunning novel, equal parts moving and entertaining. It captures the unique experience of Year 6 and delves into the anxieties and frustrations that come along with it. I found myself relating to Nate's character and this feeling of loss and grief experienced through being isolated by someone you once considered a friend. The strength and resilience of his character in the face of a troubled home life and shifting friendships is something I see in a lot of my own students. Matt Goodfellow has managed to convey, through his beautifully poetic writing style, these emotions with delicacy and a genuine compassion for children. I cannot speak highly enough of this gorgeous novel - five stars simply is not enough.

Amy