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Poetic basketball tale of brotherhood and growth.
"The Crossover" could be a slam dunk for you if you're into stories that blend sports with deep, emotional narratives. Kwame Alexander's novel in verse is both rhythmically and emotionally captivating, portraying the highs and lows of sibling rivalry and familial bonds with a unique spin. The mix of basketball action and heartfelt verses makes it a refreshing read, especially if you like your stories with a side of lyrical prowess.
- Newbery Medal (2015)
- Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2020)
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 6-8 (2016)
- Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2017)
- Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2016)
- Evergreen Teen Book Award (2017)
- Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author Honor (2015)
- Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (2017)
- Truman Readers Award Nominee (2022)
- North Carolina Young Adult Book Award for Middle School (2016)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Middle Grade & Children's (2014)
- NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor Book (2015)
- Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
ISBN: 9781783443673
Authors:
Kwame Alexander
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Date of Publication: 2015-10-08
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 65944 readers)
Description
With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is sizzling. My sweat is drizzling. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering. 12-year-old Josh and his twin Jordan have basketball in their blood. They’re kings of the court, star players for their school team. Their father used to be a champion player and they each want nothing more than to follow in his footsteps. Both on and off the court, there is conflict and hardship which will test Josh’s bond with his brother. In this heartfelt novel in verse, the boys find that life doesn’t come with a play-book and it's not all about winning.
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Poetic basketball tale of brotherhood and growth.
"The Crossover" could be a slam dunk for you if you're into stories that blend sports with deep, emotional narratives. Kwame Alexander's novel in verse is both rhythmically and emotionally captivating, portraying the highs and lows of sibling rivalry and familial bonds with a unique spin. The mix of basketball action and heartfelt verses makes it a refreshing read, especially if you like your stories with a side of lyrical prowess.
- Newbery Medal (2015)
- Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2020)
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 6-8 (2016)
- Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2017)
- Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2016)
- Evergreen Teen Book Award (2017)
- Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author Honor (2015)
- Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (2017)
- Truman Readers Award Nominee (2022)
- North Carolina Young Adult Book Award for Middle School (2016)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Middle Grade & Children's (2014)
- NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor Book (2015)
- Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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