The Crossover
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is a reprint edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2019, featuring 256 pages in English. This novel follows twelve-year-old Josh Bell, who, along with his twin brother Jordan, excels on the basketball court. As their winning season progresses, the dynamics of their relationship shift when Jordan becomes involved with a girl, leading to challenges that test their bond.
Readers will find a narrative presented in dynamic verse that captures the rhythm of Josh’s life, blending themes of family, friendship, and the complexities of growing up. The story explores the emotional landscape of boys and men, particularly within the context of African American experiences, while also addressing health and daily living issues. This engaging middle-grade novel offers a unique perspective on the trials of adolescence and the importance of connection.
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New York Times bestseller ∙ Newbery Medal Winner ∙Coretta Scott King Honor Award ∙2015 YALSA 2015 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∙ Kirkus Best Book
“A beautifully measured novel of life and line.”—The New York Times Book Review
“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.
As their winning season unfolds, things begin to change. When Jordan meets a girl, the twins’ bond unravels.Told in dynamic verse, this fast and furious middle grade novel that started it all absolutely bounces with rhythm and bursts with heart.
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