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Twelve-year-old Nick Hall lives for soccer, finding his rhythm on the field and dreaming of game-winning goals. Yet, his world is turning upside down: his parents are separating, a bully targets him at school, and his linguistics professor father insists he read from his self-written dictionary, a task Nick dreads. Amidst these challenges, including a budding crush and a significant injury, Nick grapples with expectations and the shifting landscape of his life.

Presented in dynamic verse, this story unfolds as Nick navigates family changes, friendships, and the complexities of growing up, guided by a hip-hop-loving librarian known as The Mac. As Nick reluctantly delves into the world of words, he begins to discover their unexpected power - not just for homework, but for understanding himself, expressing his feelings, and finding resilience when everything feels out of bounds.