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Booked

By: Kwame Alexander
Narrated by: Kwame Alexander
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In this middle grade novel-in-verse by the Newbery Medal-winning and Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author of The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as 12-year-old Nick learns the power of words when 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!

©2016 Kwame Alexander (P)2016 Recorded Books Black & African American Family Life Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Multicultural Stories Poetry & Nursery Rhymes Sports Fiction Heartfelt

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"Author Kwame Alexander ( The Crossover) brings a natural energy to his reading..." ( AudioFile)
Engaging Storyline • Authentic Teen Experience • Great Read • Interesting Plot • Captivating Writing

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This book that was read by Kwame Alexander should be available for all middle school students in general, but boys in particular! I especially like the fact that a smart boy likes to read and everyone knew, AND that the teachers were so encouraging.

Awesome read!

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I teach 6th grade in Texas and my students as well as myself enjoyed this book! Hopefully, there will be a sequel to "Booked." The author writes in a way that catches you from the start. May God continue to bless you and your writing, Mr. Alexander.


Blessings,
L. Lewis

This book is great!

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it had a slow start but the book turned out interesting as the story progressed

a solid book

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mmm yes very good book mmm yes good very good yes but yes much good

nice

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My 9-year old son introduced me to this book! He got it from the school library and couldn't put it down! He suggested that we got the audible version so I obliged! Awesome book!

Awesome!

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