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Booked Discussion Questions

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    Booked by Kwame Alexander
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  • Why do you think Nick sometimes uses humor instead of talking about how he feels?
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  • Do you think Nick's love of soccer helps him deal with his problems? Why?
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  • What is the significance of the title?
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  • Who is your favorite adult in the book? Why?
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  • How do Nick and Coby keep their friendship strong while playing on competing soccer teams?
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  • Why doesn’t Nick like to read? What changes his mind?
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  • How did Nick's relationship with each of his parents change throughout the book?
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  • What surprised you most in the book? Why?
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  • At the end of the book, the author writes "Coach finally puts you in. It feels good to run toward something, and not away" What does the author mean by this?
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