The Crossover
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Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander's New York Times bestseller and Newbery Medal-winning The Crossover is vividly brought to life as a graphic novel with stunning illustrations by star talent Dawud Anyabwile. New York Times Bestseller - Newbery Medal Winner - Coretta Scott King Honor Award - 2015 YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults - 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers - Publishers Weekly Best Book - School Library Journal Best Book - KirkusReviews Best Book "A beautifully measured novel of life and line." --New York Times Book Review The Crossover is now a graphic novel "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," raps twelve-year-old Josh Bell. Thanks to their dad, he and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood--he's got mad beats, too, which help him find his rhythm when it's all on the line. See the Bell family in a whole new light through Dawud Anyabwile's dynamic illustrations as the brothers' winning season unfolds, and the world as they know it begins to change.
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Author
Kwame Alexander
Pages
218
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Date
2019
ISBN
1328960013 9781328960016
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"Enjoyed reading but wasn't expecting the ending, disappointing but good book overall"
Olivia
"My son loved this book so much-he couldn't put it down. He has now read all 3 and can't wait for a new one! "
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Holli McBride
"Very simple and short but good"
Maya B
"I’ve enjoyed this just as much as The Playbook"
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Kellen Bridgeforth
"One of the most #emotional but also #lighthearted and #meaningful books I’ve ever read. This is my favorite at the moment because it’s also appropriate for #kids and #children."
Morgan
"Great basketball story and quest towards self-confidence. If you live in Minnesota, there are a lot of references that make it an enjoyable read. Students can easily make connections to the settings in the novel. "
Victoria
"Loved it."
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"Don't get me wrong I see the merit in this book for my reluctant teens; it simply did not strike a chord with me."
BookGeek1
"It’s good"
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Makayla McCoy
"The Crossover is the story of a twin who is the son of a retired pro basketball player. He is the epitome of the saying "Ball is life." The story follows Josh as he learns what it really means to grow up. <br/>When I first saw this book, I did not think I would like it. I am not a big fan of sportsbooks. But I decided to read it anyway, and it tore my heart surprisingly great! The main characters are all interesting and have distinct voices and characterizations. It explores the themes of growing up, loss, and family. Overall it was a heartwrenching and thought-provoking story. It is also written in prose that makes it a quick and easy read for those who love to read and those who do not. (I got my husband to read it and he's only read like maybe 2 books so...)"
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