- Published: 24 July 2013
- ISBN: 9780143568179
- Imprint: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 256
- RRP: $19.99
The First Third

















- Published: 24 July 2013
- ISBN: 9780143568179
- Imprint: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 256
- RRP: $19.99
The relationships in this novel are gems, funny dialogue, wonderful characters, a story told with so much heart.
Melina Marchetta
The First Third has a warm, authentic voice ... just the right mix of humour and affection.
Good Reading Magazine
Filled with wonderful dialogue, engaging characters and bucket loads of humour and heart, The First Third is another fantastic YA novel from Australian author Will Kostakis.
Kids' Book Review
Red Dot Students Choice Book Awards
Shortlisted • 2013 • Mature Readers
Australian Book Design Awards
Shortlisted • 2014 • Best Designed YA Book
Prime Minister's Literary Award
Shortlisted • 2014 • Young Adult Fiction
CBCA Book of the Year Awards
Notable Book • 2014 • Older Readers
Inky Awards
Gold medal • 2014 • Gold Inky Award for an Australian Book
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature
Shortlisted • 2016 • Young Adult Fiction