Booked Graphic Novel — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read.
This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match.
"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...
Frequently asked questions
Is Booked Graphic Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses serious issues such as bullying and includes mentions of fistfights and name-calling, which may lead to violent confrontations. This indicates a moderate level of violence as part of the narrative. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The themes of bullying and family issues are serious but do not constitute scary content.
Does Booked Graphic Novel have violence?
The book addresses serious issues such as bullying and includes mentions of fistfights and name-calling, which may lead to violent confrontations. This indicates a moderate level of violence as part of the narrative.
Does Booked Graphic Novel have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The themes of bullying and family issues are serious but do not constitute scary content.
Does Booked Graphic Novel have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference the author's other works but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in 'Booked'.
Does Booked Graphic Novel have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses issues of racism, particularly through the experiences of a student of Asian Ghanaian descent who faces racist name-calling. This indicates that race and racism are themes explored in the narrative.
Does Booked Graphic Novel have profanity?
The book includes some name-calling and derogatory terms, which may be considered mild profanity. Specific words like 'stupid' and 'ignorant' are mentioned, indicating the presence of inappropriate language for the age group.
Does Booked Graphic Novel have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and social challenges rather than environmental activism.
Does Booked Graphic Novel have sexual identity?
The narrative includes themes of middle school romance and mentions of name-calling that includes derogatory terms, which can be considered sexual in nature. However, explicit sexual content is not detailed.
Does Booked Graphic Novel have gender roles?
While the book features a male protagonist navigating relationships and family issues, it does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is more on personal challenges rather than gender dynamics.
Does Booked Graphic Novel have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on LGBTQ+ literature in general and do not provide specific references to LGBTQ+ content in 'Booked'.
