STATUS IN MY LIBRARY: We have four copies. An electric and heartfelt follow-up to Newbery Medalwinner The Crossover, from the dynamic team behind the graphic novel edition. the characters were so unique and it was so funny, just an amazing book for any age Crossover is the. If you are having a hard time getting into it, hang in there! It is so worth it in the end. Kwame Alexander's The Crossover is vividly brought to life as a graphic novel with stunning illustrations by star talent Dawud Anyabwile. THE BOTTOM LINE: Massive praise for this book is deserved. The Crossover Novel: Contemporary Childrens Fiction and Its Adult Readership. Highly-recommended if you are looking for your library’s next author visit. Its free-verse, rhythmic text make it a great choice for reluctant readers or whole-class novels as well.īy the way, our Kwame Alexander visit did not disappoint! He’s a burst of energy and personality and kept the students engaged and smiling. The Crossover Booked Rebound The Playbook Read All the Books in the Crossover Series : Twelve-year-old twins and basketball stars Josh and Jordan Bell must learn to deal with problems on and off the court as they navigate homework, first crushes, family and, of course, basketball. This is a unique, beautifully-written story that will especially appeal to middle school boys, particularly those who love basketball. By the time the story is over, you will see why the hype is deserved. If you are like me and having difficulty staying with this story, I urge you to hang in there. Underneath it all is a story about Josh and Jordan’s family, both their relationship with each other and with their parents. Review by Alexandra Renslo What are the rules of life For 12-year old Josh Bell and his twin brother Jordan, it’s basketball and family. He kind of likes “Miss Sweet Tea” himself, and he feels like his brother is spending too much time pining over the girl. Book Review: The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander UMNChildLit / DecemReview by Alexandra Renslo What are the rules of life For 12-year old Josh Bell and his twin brother Jordan, it’s basketball and family. But when Jordan gets a girlfriend, the other twin Josh feels left behind. You have twin brothers, Josh and Jordan, who are clearly very close to each other. But being 12 can be rough sometimes, and life seems to be driving the inseparable twins apart from each other. They are smart and have a strong family to support them. Twelve-year old twins Josh and Jordan love basketball.
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