Booked - Kwame Alexander

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ILA-CBC Children's Choice ListALA Notable Children's Book Book Links' Lasting ConnectionsKirkus Best Book San Francisco Chronicle Best BookWashington Post Best BookBookPage 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 TribuneCan't nobody stop youCan't nobody cop you... In this follow-up to Newbery-winner The Crossover,soccer, family, love, and friendshiptake 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.