Thursday, April 9, 2015



THE CROSSOVER by Kwame Alexander.  New York: HoughtonMifflin Company: 2014.
240p. ISBN 978 0544107717 hc. $16.99   Gr. 6-8   Juv FIC

Written in verse, this 2015 Newberry Medal award winner brings basketball, family and the bond of twin brothers together in a riveting coming of age story that is fast-paced both on and off the court.  Josh Bell loves the game of basketball and, together with his twin Jordan, he is a force on his school’s team. But when Jordan starts thinking more about a girl than his game, Josh finds himself left out of play. There’s a strong family unit and a mystery about why the father gave up his basketball dreams. Josh and Jordan are impacted by this secret in a big way.  ~ Jeni Kilpela, Peter White Public Library, Marquette, MI

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