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Dec 29, 202373Bubble111 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is the story of a young boy as he wrestles with a dictionary at home, plays soccer at school and for a club, and tries to impress the girl he loves. Alongside him is his best friend and rival Coby and the rapping librarian Mac, who…
Sep 09, 2023red_lion_7600 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
"Booked" is a novel that revolves around the life of Nick Hall, an eighth grader who has a passion for soccer but despises reading. In this story, Nick grapples with a series of challenges, including being targeted by twin bullies, his…
Oct 16, 2022Hillsboro_RobP rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A brief in-verse novel that pits a sporty soccer-head against family turmoil and the pressure to learn in a way that feels like swimming uphill. Alexander offers some unique perspective and relatable frustration to a protagonist who is not…
Sep 02, 2022HPL_Teen_Volunteer2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The book, “Booked”, by Kwame Alexander revolves around a middle school student who plays soccer while he is in a struggle which is caused by events around him like his family going through a divorce, getting bullied by people at his…
Apr 27, 2021AMB_4 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My daughter, who's the soccer player in the family, said she "appreciated it was about soccer, of course." Nick Hall is a star player on his school and club soccer teams. Sure, he and his best friend have to avoid the Langston Hughes…
Aug 01, 2018LIL_TRAE rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Verse novels are great, and Kwame Alexander made them amazing.
Feb 07, 2018
A novel in verse about words, sports, and growing up. I can't think of anyone who wouldn't like this!
Jan 31, 2018OPL_KrisC rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I used to hate reading novels in verse, but now I love them and Kwame Alexander is one of the reasons why. It doesn't matter if his book is sports-related like in Booked with soccer or music-related like in Solo. In Booked, I love how…
Apr 15, 2017KMJ_ rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Nick is the son of a linguistics professor and horse trainer. Nick is pulled in many different directions by his family, school, friends, and eventually his health. He wants to focus only on soccer and an upcoming tournament where he will…
Sep 11, 2016ArapahoeAlyx rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The poetry flows so seamlessly. I loved the friendship between Nick and Coby, the soccer references, and the constant footnotes of big words.
Aug 24, 2016ArapahoeMary rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Not quite as satisfying as Alexander's Newbery-winning The Crossover, but a wonderful read nonetheless. The characters are real and appealing and their experiences will resonate with upper elementary and middle school readers. Don't be put…
Aug 11, 2016ArapahoeAlyson rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"I laughed, I cried..." No really I did! Amazing book - but what was in Mac's box???
Jul 16, 2016ransari rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I quite like "booked" by Kwame Alexander. I play soccer as a goalie, so reading this was enjoyable. The words flow smoothly and the poetry is fabulous. A really funny, zesty book the got me perked when I read it.
Jul 11, 2016maggiegouker rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really great book. Highly recommend it!