Booked
Booked by Kwame Alexander is a reprint edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2016, featuring 314 pages in English. This novel-in-verse centers on twelve-year-old Nick, a soccer-obsessed boy navigating the complexities of family, friendship, and self-discovery. As he faces challenges at home, confronts a bully, and seeks to impress his crush, Nick learns the significance of words and the support of those around him.
Readers will find a vibrant exploration of themes such as family dynamics and the passion for sports, particularly soccer. The narrative unfolds through poetic storytelling, capturing the emotional highs and lows akin to a World Cup match. With the help of his best friend Coby and a rapping librarian known as The Mac, Nick’s journey is both relatable and inspiring, making this edition a thoughtful addition to juvenile fiction.
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New York Times Bestseller ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ ILA-CBC Children’s Choice List ∙ ALA Notable Children’s Book ∙ Book Links’ Lasting Connections ∙ Kirkus Best Book ∙ San Francisco Chronicle Best Book∙ Washington Post Best Book∙ BookPage Best Book
“A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. ” — The Chicago Tribune
Can’t nobody stop you
Can’t nobody cop you…
In this follow-up to Newbery-winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read.
This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse by poet Kwame Alexander bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match Now in paperback.
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