
Title
The First Third
Author
Kostakis, Will
Publisher
Penguin Books
Published Date
2013
Annotation
When seventeen-year-old Bill Tsiolkas’ Greek grandmother is hospitalised, she hands him her ‘bucket list’ of what she wishes to achieve before she dies. The list is challenging. This story is deeply moving, humorous and reveals the diversity of humans and their relationships. The author explores human understanding, family relationships, friendships and fitting into society.
Key Concepts
Cross cultural relations, Family, Friendship, Social life, Tolerance
Audience
Secondary
AC Links/EYLF
English, ACELA1528, ACELA1529, ACELA1540, ACELA1541, ACELT1619, ACELT1621, ACELT1622, ACELT1626, ACELT1627, ACELT1628, ACELT1803, ACELT1807