Introducing the context of 'The Final Year'

‘The Final Year’ is an illustrated verse novel that follows Nate as he approaches his final year of primary school. The poems within ‘The Final Year’ are written in a dialect, reflecting the region of Manchester where it is set. We can gain an initial understanding of the character of Nate by how he is described and how he is illustrated. It’s important to not make quick judgements of characters based on a single poem. Part 1 gives readers an initial impression of Nate, who he is and what his family and surroundings are like.