Six Weeks
Paperback Published on: 04/06/2026
Price: £8.99
Bookseller Reviews
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Raw and beautiful
Following in the footsteps of Matt's previous verse novels and The Final Year and The First Year, Six Weeks is another emotional window into the life of a ... READ MORE
Absolutely Beautiful!
Having heard such amazing things about Matt’s other novels-in-verse I was expecting amazing things and Six Weeks definitely delivered. This is a heartbreak... READ MORE
Poignant, beautiful and deeply human. Every classroom and library needs a copy.
It seems a long time I’ll have to live like this.
So long without her.
Alfie’s Mum has died… he has so many feelings and six weeks of the summer ahead... READ MORE
A very important read for grief and emotions!
Thank you Hachette Children's for the opportunity to read and review via Netgalley.A wonderfully poignant exploration of grief for kids. A great tool to he... READ MORE
Synopsis
The hotly anticipated new book from rising star Matt Goodfellow, author of bestselling The Final Year. Meet Alfie Piper, embarking on a summer he'll never forget ...
Alfie Piper has six weeks of summer - and nothing left to lose.
Since his mum died, Alfie's world has unravelled. The silence between him and his stepdad roars louder than ever.
So he does the only thing that makes sense: grabs his bike, and rides.
In these long summer days, can Alfie rebuild what was broken?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
- ISBN: 9781444982886
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 30 mm
- Interest age: From 10 years
- Weight: 271g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allAnother superb book from Matt Goodfellow sensitively exploring grief and understanding- highly recommended
After the brilliance of The Final Year and The First Year, Matt Goodfellow returns with Six Weeks.
This is the story of Alfie Piper- Alfie lives with his... READ MORE
TW: not a book to be read in public due to the sensitive nature of the book
“And from then on, it’s like I’ve been in a washing machine, tumbling about, trying to find a space in the chaos to breathe, in places where even the light... READ MORE
Another future classic by Matt Goodfellow
There is a quiet bravery at the heart of Six Weeks. It does not announce itself loudly, nor does it seek to overwhelm with drama. Instead, Matt Goodfellow ... READ MORE
Matt Goodfellow Never Disappoints
If you are familiar with Matt's other work, you will know he brings truth, honesty, vulnerability and raw emotions. He delivers his messages through a main... READ MORE
Emotional family story. Stunning.
Having read The Final Year and The First Year this was a must when it came up on NetGalley.
And Wow! He does it again. You might need tissues.
At the beg... READ MORE
Heartbreaking, honest and hopeful.
illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
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