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"A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. " — The Chicago Tribune

Can’t nobody stop you
Can’t nobody cop you…

In this follow-up to Newbery-winner The 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.

Product details

Age Range: 10 - 12 years
Grade Level: 5 - 7
Lexile Measure: 660 (What's this?)
Series: The Crossover Series
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (March 5, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1328596303
ISBN-13: 978-1328596307
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.9 x 7.6 inches

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