Now in paperback! Longlisted for the National Book Award and a NYT bestseller! Soccer, love, and friendship take center stage in this novel in verse by Newbery winner Kwame Alexander. Can't nobody stop you Can't nobody cop you... In this follow-up to Newbery-winnerThe 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.
Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander is a renowned author known for his award-winning novel "The Crossover," blending poetry and sports to tell a powerful story. His lyrical style and unique storytelling have made him a prominent voice in contemporary literature, inspiring young readers and writers alike with his contributions to the literary world.
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