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The First Part Last


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 144

Published: 2010

Great for age 12-18 years

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"The First Part Last" by Angela Johnson tells the heartfelt story of Bobby, a teenager grappling with unexpected fatherhood. Following a life-changing event, Bobby must navigate the challenges of being a young dad to his infant daughter, Feather. The narrative shifts between Bobby's past, reflecting on his carefree life, and the present, where he faces the responsibilities of parenting. Through poignant moments and emotional struggles, the book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and growth, ultimately highlighting the bond between father and daughter as they both learn to navigate their new realities. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 144 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Iowa Teen Award - Grades 8-12
This book was recognised in the Grades 8-12 category of the Iowa Teen Award.

Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers
This book was recognised by the Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers.

Sequoyah Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Sequoyah Book Award.

Iowa Teen Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Teen Award.

Green Mountain Book Award
This book was recognised by the Green Mountain Book Award.

Volunteer State Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Volunteer State Book Award.

Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.

Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.

Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award.

Coretta Scott King Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.

Rhode Island Book Awards - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.

South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.