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In this engaging middle grade novel-in-verse by Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Kwame Alexander, 12-year-old Nick navigates the challenges of family, friendship, and young love while discovering the transformative power of words. With the support of his best friend Coby and The Mac, a rapping librarian who inspires him with books, Nick confronts personal challenges, including standing up to a bully and impressing the girl of his dreams. This captivating story captures the highs and lows of youth, much like the exhilaration of a World Cup match.