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- Kwame Alexander gives us a novel in verse -- a series of poems about twin brothers, JD and Jordan Bell, sons of a former pro basketball player, who are making their way through middle school as best they can -- navigating first crushes, homework, family tensions, and of course, basketball.
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A novel in verse about Josh and JB, twin basketball stars and sons of a former player. The story follows their struggles with family, friendship, love, and identity as they navigate the ups and downs of the sport and life.
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The Crossover study guide contains a biography of Kwame Alexander, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
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The Crossover, by award-winning children’s book author and poet Kwame Alexander, was published in 2014 and won the 2015 Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award Honor for children’s literature.
"The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander is a captivating young adult novel written in verse, making it a unique and engaging read. The story revolves around themes of family, basketball, and the challenges of growing up.
A concise biography of Kwame Alexander plus historical and literary context for The Crossover. The Crossover: Plot Summary A quick-reference summary: The Crossover on a single page.
“The Crossover” is a young adult novel by Kwame Alexander that follows the life experiences of 12-year-old basketball player Josh Bell across several months in the autumn and early winter of his seventh-grade year at Reggie Lewis Middle School.
"The Crossover" is a novel-in-verse that focuses on the lives of twin brothers Josh and Jordan Bell, who are both skilled basketball players. Their connection, their family relationships, and the difficulties they encounter both on and off the basketball floor are all the main themes of the story.
