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Booked

By Kwame Alexander

Adjectives

dynamic heartfelt engaging

Genres

Poetry/Verse Sport Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Nick loves football but despises reading. As he navigates his parents' impending divorce, confronts school bullies, and tries to win over his crush, Nick discovers the power of words with the help of his best friend Coby and a rapping librarian known as The Mac. This dynamic novel-in-verse captures the highs and lows of adolescence, blending the excitement of a World Cup match with heartfelt moments of growth and self-discovery.

About the author

Kwame Alexander is a popular author and poet from America who loves writing books for young people. He is best known for his exciting book 'The Crossover', which is about basketball and family. Kwame enjoys inspiring children to read and write, and his stories are full of energy, friendship, and fun adventures.

Pages

320 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2016

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