Booked (The Crossover Series)

New York Times Bestseller ˆ National Book Award Longlist ˆ ILA-CBC Children's Choice List ˆ ALA Notable Children€s Book ˆ Book Links€ Lasting Connections ˆ Kirkus Best Book ˆ San Francisco Chronicle Best Bookˆ Washington Post Best Bookˆ BookPage 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 Tribune

Can€t nobody stop you
Can€t nobody cop you€¦

In this follow-up to Newbery-winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take 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.