https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1 14 year old Nick Hall isn't your typical eighth grade boy. He's got an untamed passion for soccer and likely a future with it professionally. en-us 2019-03-14 14:48:44 UTC 2019-03-21 15:35:23 UTC hello@padlet.com 23griffinn https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/341366448 The novel "Every Boy's Dream" by Chris Green, noticeably relates to "Booked" by Kwame Alexander. In both novels a middle-aged boy expresses his love for soccer through being one of the greatest in their home town. In addition, both boys have a competitor in their area who is always up, ready and determined for a challenge.]]> 2019-03-14 14:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/341366448 23griffinn https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/341378003 This book made me reconsider my efforts and commitment in soccer. Nick Hall has shown readers around the world that the effort put in is exactly what you get out. This explains the success Nick has had since the beginning of his soccer career by developing the feeling that hard work pays of over time]]> 2019-03-14 15:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/341378003 23griffinn https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/342917786 The novel "Booked" by Kwame Alexander made me..]]> 2019-03-19 15:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/342917786 23griffinn https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/342918945 Through examining Nick's actions in the earlier parts or the novel, I noticed he was struggling to move on after his parents separated. This was obvious because he wouldn't talk to his friend April, and he began slacking in class as well as soccer.]]> 2019-03-19 15:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/342918945 23griffinn https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/342922306 After reading this book, I have a better understanding on the pain that families go through when separated from loved ones. This topic helped me to begin to respect those with separated parents more appropriately and to comfort them when times are difficult.]]> 2019-03-19 15:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/342922306 23griffinn https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/343399956 Something unrealistic or too coincidental in the story Booked is how Nick and Coby are put on different soccer teams. This was too coincidental because I've seen or heard about similar situations where two best friends who are the best of their kind are forced to face one another in a huge final.]]> 2019-03-20 15:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/343399956 23griffinn https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/343850557 I never knew that someone could get suspended for protecting themselves. In the novel "Booked", Nick's best friend Coby stands up for him and punches the bully. This action results in a two-day suspension that in my opinion should've only been an internal detention.]]> 2019-03-21 15:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/23griffinn/nt7oysk5xyw1/wish/343850557