Crossover (Movie Tie-In) (Crossover)
"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 dreadlocked, 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.
"This novel in verse is rich in character and relationships... Poet Alexander deftly reveals the power of the format to pack an emotional punch." --Kirkus, starred review
"Alexander fully captures Josh's athletic finesse and coming-of-age angst in a mix of free verse and hip-hop poetry that will have broad appeal... This will inspire budding players and poets alike." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"The poems dodge and weave with the speed of a point guard driving for the basket, mixing basketball action with vocabulary-themed poems, newspaper clippings, and Josh's sincere first-person accounts that swing from moments of swagger-worth triumph to profound pain." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Alexander has crafted a story that vibrates with energy and heat and begs to be read aloud. A slam dunk." --School Library Journal, starred review
Target age group 8-12
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.
"This novel in verse is rich in character and relationships... Poet Alexander deftly reveals the power of the format to pack an emotional punch." --Kirkus, starred review
"Alexander fully captures Josh's athletic finesse and coming-of-age angst in a mix of free verse and hip-hop poetry that will have broad appeal... This will inspire budding players and poets alike." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"The poems dodge and weave with the speed of a point guard driving for the basket, mixing basketball action with vocabulary-themed poems, newspaper clippings, and Josh's sincere first-person accounts that swing from moments of swagger-worth triumph to profound pain." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Alexander has crafted a story that vibrates with energy and heat and begs to be read aloud. A slam dunk." --School Library Journal, starred review
Target age group 8-12
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2Sports
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeFamily
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AuthorAlexander, Kwame
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SeriesCrossover
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Lexile LevelHL
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PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
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Publication Date2/14/2023
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Pages256
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Dimensions0.7 H x 7.5 L x 5.1 W
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Case Qty84
