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Booked

Graphic Novel
By Kwame Alexander
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Booked by Kwame Alexander is a compelling children's book that follows the story of Nick, a 12-year-old soccer enthusiast who navigates the complexities of school, friendship, and family life. Through the rhythm and poetry of its narrative, the book offers an engaging exploration of growing up, overcoming obstacles, and finding one's voice. Nick's journey is both heartwarming and inspirational, capturing the essence of adolescence with empathy and humour.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by stories about sports, friendship, and family, all told with the vibrant rhythm of verse. It may appeal to you if you appreciate a dynamic and relatable narrative that explores the challenges of adolescence with humour and heart.

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Booked

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Like lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can’t nobody stop you/can’t nobody cop you…

Twelve-year-old Nick is a football-mad boy who absolutely hates books. In this graphic novel adaptation of the acclaimed verse novel, football, family, love, and friendship take centre stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents’ break-up, stand up to bullies, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges – which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal – change his life, as well as his best friend’s.

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Kwame Alexander's Booked, paired with illustrations by Dawud Anyabwile, is praised for its engaging text and artwork, creating a compelling read even for reluctant readers. The story captures the main character's discovery of the power and freedom of books, blending energy, empathy, emotion, and a hint of romance. It is celebrated as an inspirational and authentic delight.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839132230

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Illustration: Spot colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 665g

Pages: 320

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Kwame Alexander Young Adult

About the Author

Kwame Alexander (Author) Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Rebound, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, The Crossover, winner of the Newbery Medal, and The Undefeated, winner of the Caldecott Medal. Kwame is also the recipient of several other awards, including the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Honour. He is the writer and executive producer of The Crossover TV series, which won a Daytime Emmy Award, and is co-founder of LEAP for Ghana, an international literacy programme. Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator) Dawud Anyabwile is an Emmy award-winning artist, illustrator and co-creator of the comic book series, Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline. He has worked for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon as a character designer and storyboard artist, and as an illustrator for several publishers. When Dawud is not working on his illustrations, he is busy volunteering and teaching art classes.

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