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Booked
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Book Brief
320
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
Suburban America • Contemporary
2016
Middle grade
10-14 years
660L
Super Short Summary
Booked by Kwame Alexander follows Nick Hall, an eighth-grade soccer enthusiast navigating the challenges of his parents' separation, academic pressures from his linguistics professor father, school bullying, a soccer injury, and the complexities of self-discovery, with support from a unique school librarian and his crush, April. The book includes references to parental separation.
Emotional
Inspirational
Hopeful
Heartwarming
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
20,839 ratings
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Review Roundup
Booked by Kwame Alexander captivates readers with its poetic narrative and authentic portrayal of a young athlete's life. Reviewers praise its unique writing style and engaging storyline that appeals to both teens and reluctant readers. However, some find the plot predictable and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, a dynamic and relatable read.
Who Should Read Booked?
A reader who enjoys Booked by Kwame Alexander is typically a middle-grade to young adult audience interested in sports, poetry, and navigating adolescence. Fans of The Crossover by Kwame Alexander and Wonder by R.J. Palacio will appreciate the rhythmic prose and relatable challenges of growing up.
20,839 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Mom
Mom
Nick's funny and loving mother whose career as a horse trainer leads her away from their family home, creating new dynamics in Nick's life.
Dad
Dad
A linguistics professor and the author of a unique dictionary, who has high academic expectations for Nick and a complicated relationship with him.
Mr. Skip MacDonald (“The Mac”)
Mr. Skip MacDonald (“The Mac”)
The quirky and supportive librarian at Nick's school, known for his humor, bowling enthusiasm, and influential role in encouraging Nick to read.
Coby Lee
Coby Lee
Nick's best friend and fellow soccer enthusiast, who shares his experiences of parental separation and stands up aggressively to bullies.
April Farrow
April Farrow
Nick's classmate and crush, who is an avid reader and a confident member of the school book club.
Dean and Don Eggleston
Dean and Don Eggleston
Twin brothers and bullies, known for targeting Nick and his friends with physical and verbal intimidation.
Ms. Hardwick
Ms. Hardwick
Nick's Honors English teacher, initially perceived as strict, but who ultimately supports him academically and personally.
320
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
Suburban America • Contemporary
2016
Middle grade
10-14 years
660L
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