Description - Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer by Jeffrey Boakye
This is a story about an eleven-year-old boy making his way through school,trying to earn pocket money, stay out of trouble and make the most of thetalents he has. Kofi is a natural entrepreneur, and is always quick to spot amoneyspinner. But what he had overlooked is his best friend's Kelvin's amazingphotographic memory - and the fact that he can remember every singleline of a song he's heard only once.... The whole school is obsessed with music,and no one can ever quite make out the words of the songs, so Kofi spotsa golden opportunity to sell a fanzine packed full of song lyrics. But it doesn'tmake him popular with all the teachers, and along the way, he gets caught upin several false starts, a slot machine scam, and detention, again.
The book features rapping and cussing contests in a snappy middle-grade setting.Heartwarming, there are lovely sibling relationships, a great best friend,and a plot and setting that is familiar and pacy.
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