A Term in Year Seven

A Term in Year Seven explores the universal anxieties of starting high school and the intense desire to fit in. Kaitlin, a new Year Seven student, grapples with her identity as she tries to navigate social cliques. She feels pressure to distance herself from her childhood boy friends, one of whom is in the chess club, to gain acceptance from the 'cool girls.' This book offers a relatable look at peer pressure, loyalty, and self-discovery, making it an excellent conversation starter about friendship, self-esteem, and making difficult choices.

Whatever happens at high school, I know what I don't want to happen. I never want to be a loner or a loser or a dork ever again! It's the first day of Kaitlin's first year in high school. Everything's different, but her old friends from primary school are in her class, so at least she's got someone to sit with. Trouble is, they're both boys, and Kaitlin's pretty sure it's dorky to have boys for best friends - specially one who's in the chess club. The cool girls sure seem to think so, and Kaitlin wants to be in their group more than anything. But just how far is she prepared to go?