I read this book for a book club and I was hooked to it. Even if the book 's ending wasn't really great, it was still really good.
The Crossover
By Kwame Alexander
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 8 | X | 4.3 | 16888 |
2015 Newbery Medal Winner
2015 Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner
New York Times Bestseller
"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," announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood, he's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander.
Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780544935204
ISBN-10: 0544935209
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 240
Book Reviews (77)
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This was a really good book i recommend it for people who like basketball
This amazing book is a mix of poetry and rap. It is about Josh Bell and his brother Jordan Bell (JB). This book is about their strive to become better basketball players like their dad, who was an NBA player. Now for those who watch NBA, Jordan Bell is now one of the best players in the league. In this book Josh is trying to improve his shot and crossover. Every time during a game when he misses a shot, his dad makes him go to the rec. and work on free throws.
I agree with you! This review is very well written. I read the book and everything you said is right!
This is a moving book of poetry that basketball fans with love. The movement of the poems captures the action on and off the court in this emotional story.
Its about 2 kids that have a father in the NBA and there really good to.The dad has heart problems and then he dies. Jb the son hits a game winner to win the champion ship.
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I think this book is a really good book cause Josh and Jordan are really good basketball players.There might be people who like basketball who can read this book.
The Crossover is about two twin brothers, JB [ Jordan Bell] Filthy McNasty [Josh Bell]. In the book they go through many problems such as when JB starts to not hang out with Filthy and only hangs out with his girlfriend. Basketball does so much for the Bell’s. Such as bringing the whole family together. It also helps them because their dad played in the euro leagues and he was the star of their team when they won the championship. My favorite part was when Filthy made 50 free throws in a row at the end of the story. I can relate to this because I know how hard it is to make 10 in a row.I recommend this book to anyone who likes basketball or has a brother. Also if you want to test a new type of writing in a book you should read this. Lastly, I recommend this book to people who want an emotional book.
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Kwame alexander the author of the Crossover brings you into the view of a teen ager with advantages and disadvantages. The Crossover takes place in Philadelphia. The main characters in The Crossover are JB, Josh Bell and Mom, and Dad Bell. Josh bell and JB are brothers but Josh have some problem with JB’s new girlfriend. The Crossover takes place in philadelphia. The main characters in The Crossover are JB, Josh Bell and Mom, and Dad Bell. Josh bell and JB are brothers but Josh have some problem with JB’s new girlfriend. IT has some funny parts and some sad parts. It may not give you the best sense of setting but that is not the most important thing in the book “Never let anyone lower your goals. Others’ expectations of you are determined by their limitations of life. The sky is your limit, sons. Always shoot for the sun and you will shine.” “You love me? Like summer loves short nights. Get a checkup, then. Only cure I need is you. I’m serious about this, Chuck. Only doctor I need is Dr. Crystal Bell. Now come here . . . And then there is silence, so I put the pillow over my head because when they stop talking, I know what that means. Uggghh!” This book is a very good book and I highly recommend it. Also it is one of the best books I have ever read. The Crossover , which won the Newbery Honor Award and the Coretta Scott Key Award. Kwame alexander went to 13 schools.