46 pages 1 hour read

Mary Rand Hess, Kwame Alexander

Swing

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2018

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Swing by Mary Rand Hess and Kwame Alexander is a compelling mix of prose and poetry that explores themes of friendship, love, and baseball. Many readers appreciate its heartfelt narrative and relatable teenage characters. However, some note that the blend of styles can be disorienting. Overall, it’s praised for its emotional depth and engaging storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Swing?

Readers who enjoy Swing by Mary Rand Hess and Kwame Alexander are typically teens or young adults who appreciate contemporary stories with themes of friendship, love, and personal growth. Fans of Jason Reynolds' Long Way Down or Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give will likely find this book compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

12+years

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Romance
Topics
Sports
Music
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Life/Time: Coming of Age