Booked
Booked by Kwame Alexander is an illustrated novel published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2016, featuring 314 pages in English. This book presents a story centered around a soccer-obsessed twelve-year-old boy named Nick, who navigates the complexities of family, friendship, and personal challenges. Written entirely in verse, it captures the essence of youth and the transformative power of words as Nick confronts issues at home, deals with a bully, and seeks to impress a girl.
Readers will find a vibrant exploration of themes such as family dynamics and the world of sports, particularly soccer. The narrative unfolds through Nick’s experiences, supported by his best friend Coby and a rapping librarian known as The Mac, who introduces him to inspiring literature. This novel-in-verse effectively conveys the excitement and emotional depth of Nick’s journey, making it a unique 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
Like lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can’t nobody stop you/
can’t nobody cop you…
In this follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel THE CROSSOVER, soccer, family, love, and friendship, take center stage as 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
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