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jenmangler's review against another edition
4.0
I liked The Crossover, but I like this one even more. I've come to adore novels in verse, and I really enjoyed the wordplay and all the talk about books.
peachani's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
reader4evr's review against another edition
5.0
Another GOAL for Kwame Alexander!
What is in the dragonfly box from Mr. Mac? Curious minds want to know!!
What is in the dragonfly box from Mr. Mac? Curious minds want to know!!
maevehk23's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
bibliomich's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There was a lot to love about Booked. Kwame Alexander is a phenomenal poet, and the creativity he employs in his storytelling is exceptional. I used poems from this book in my 5th/6th grade poetry curriculum to show examples of how poets can utilize form and formatting to tell their stories.
While I genuinely enjoyed the plot and character development through the first 2/3 of the book, the ending lost me a little bit. I'm not sure I can quite put my finger on why, but I felt that the pacing was a little off, and things were wrapped up a little too quickly and in a way that didn't feel totally authentic.
Overall, I would still absolutely recommend this book to my students & will be including it in my classroom library.
While I genuinely enjoyed the plot and character development through the first 2/3 of the book, the ending lost me a little bit. I'm not sure I can quite put my finger on why, but I felt that the pacing was a little off, and things were wrapped up a little too quickly and in a way that didn't feel totally authentic.
Overall, I would still absolutely recommend this book to my students & will be including it in my classroom library.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
katykelly's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
A book for those who don't really like books. Though its title has 'book' in it, it has a librarian in it... and it's written in verse!
It's instantly readable, and hopefully will settle the reluctant readers in a class with less text than usual on a page, a non-prose structure, a teenage boy protagonist, football and friendship and fancying-girls.
Yes, it will appeal more to boys, but I enjoyed it (grown woman), and I know teenage girls will too - the lead is relatable, quite sweet, and going through situations that both genders will understand.
We see a home life that's a little bit torn, friends and sports and girls, bullies and trials and growing up. Not too much football for non-fans, language teenagers will find easy to read and translate.
The structure feels like Crossan's 'One', and makes this a breezy read that moves along quickly. I wanted to read more by Alexander once I'd finished.
I'll be buying a copy (at least one!) for the school library I work in - plenty of students I can think of who will find this enjoyable who ordinarily are hard to select good recommendations for.
One for secondary school students really, though there is nothing graphic, it's a teenage theme.
A book for those who don't really like books. Though its title has 'book' in it, it has a librarian in it... and it's written in verse!
It's instantly readable, and hopefully will settle the reluctant readers in a class with less text than usual on a page, a non-prose structure, a teenage boy protagonist, football and friendship and fancying-girls.
Yes, it will appeal more to boys, but I enjoyed it (grown woman), and I know teenage girls will too - the lead is relatable, quite sweet, and going through situations that both genders will understand.
We see a home life that's a little bit torn, friends and sports and girls, bullies and trials and growing up. Not too much football for non-fans, language teenagers will find easy to read and translate.
The structure feels like Crossan's 'One', and makes this a breezy read that moves along quickly. I wanted to read more by Alexander once I'd finished.
I'll be buying a copy (at least one!) for the school library I work in - plenty of students I can think of who will find this enjoyable who ordinarily are hard to select good recommendations for.
One for secondary school students really, though there is nothing graphic, it's a teenage theme.
dphillips's review against another edition
5.0
GENIUS!!! The story itself is grown up (divorce, bullying, etc) enough yet fun enough (soccer, trash talk, etc) to appeal to any middle grade or above boy. The fact that it is written entirely in prose, like its predecessor, makes it a highly enjoyable to read. Definitely one the best books my boys & I have read this year.
goodem9199's review against another edition
5.0
Hard to believe but I may like this even more than The Crossover.
lovelife1008's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
The poetry is outstanding, and this glimpse into Nick's life is clear and engaging. His frustrations were let off by others and bit too easily.