The First Third

NCACL Cultural Diversity Database

Title

The First Third

Author

Kostakis, Will

Publisher, Date

Penguin Books, 2013

Audience

Secondary

AC Links/EYLF

English, ACELA1528, ACELA1529, ACELA1540, ACELA1541, ACELT1619, ACELT1621, ACELT1622, ACELT1626, ACELT1627, ACELT1628

English, ACELA1528, ACELA1529, ACELA1540, ACELA1541, ACELT1619, ACELT1621, ACELT1622, ACELT1626, ACELT1627, ACELT1628, ACELT1803, ACELT1807

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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
1. Cross Cultural Relations
2. Family
3. Friendship
4. Social Life
5. Tolerance