Booked Graphic Novel
In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander’s Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.
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, plus a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read.
Carol Hughes
Carol Hughes spent a lot of years as a covert intelligence officer before becoming a creative consultant in Hollywood. Now she writes books for a living.
