Booked
By Kwame Alexander
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Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Nick loves football but despises books. As he navigates his parents' separation, confronts bullies, and tries to impress his crush, Nick discovers the power of words. With support from his best friend Coby and a rapping librarian known as The Mac, Nick's journey unfolds in this engaging novel-in-verse.
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
2022
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