The Crossover Tie-In Edition
The Crossover Tie-In Edition by Kwame Alexander is a 251-page book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023. This edition presents a middle grade novel in verse that intertwines themes of basketball and family, focusing on the lives of twelve-year-old twins Josh and Jordan Bell as they navigate the challenges of growing up both on and off the court.
Readers will find a dynamic exploration of brotherhood and the complexities of family life, as Josh expresses his experiences through rhythm and verse. The narrative captures the excitement of sports while addressing deeper issues related to health and relationships. This edition connects with contemporary audiences, especially with its tie-in to the series now streaming on Disney+, featuring executive producers like NBA star LeBron James.
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Series streaming now on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!
The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse.
“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.
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