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`With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . .The court is SIZZLING. They’re kings of the court, star players for their school team.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.
A powerful novel in verse about twin brothers who are rivals both on and off the basketball court. Winner of the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award.
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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
Twelve-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 playbook and it's not all about winning.
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander captures the rhythm and challenges of growing up and the powerful bonds of family.
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The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is praised for its rich character development and emotional depth, delivered through a novel-in-verse format. Reviewers highlight its energetic and rhythmic storytelling, likening it to the swift movements in basketball, while seamlessly balancing themes of triumph and heartache. The novel has been described as both captivating and evocative, making it a powerful read for young audiences.
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ISBN: 9781783443673
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 October 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of 28+ books, including The Undefeated, Booked and Rebound, the follow-up to his Newbery medal-winning middle grade novel, The Crossover. He's also the Founding Editor of Versify, an imprint that publishes fiction and poetry for children and young adults.
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