Booked (Graphic Novel) (Graphic Novel)

Written by Kwame Alexander · Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile

Part of the The Crossover: Graphic Novel series

A soccer-loving boy faces home challenges, a bully, and first love, discovering the power of words.

4.2 Goodreads · 826 ratings

320 pages· 18,401 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 660L

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Nick juggles soccer dreams, family struggles, and a school bully while trying to win over his crush. With help from his best friend Coby and a rapping librarian, Nick discovers the transformative power of words. As he navigates these challenges, will he find his voice and triumph like a World Cup hero? This novel-in-verse captures the highs and lows of a young boy's journey through life's game.

From the publisher

In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander’s Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.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 bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match.”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…

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