Crossover by Kwame Alexander
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Mar.06, 2015, under Free Verse, Real life, Sam's Reviews, Sports
Who would like this book? People who like basketball and/or love words would like this book. It’s a book for 5th grade and up.
The goods on this book: The words in this novel-in-verse move and flow with whatever action is happening at the time. It might be when Josh, 13, is making seriously great plays on the basketball court. He’s so good, especially with his crossover, that he earns the name “Filthy McNasty.” He’s tight with his twin brother, Jordan, who is also great at basketball. Not surprisingly, their dad had been a professional player when he was younger, until an injury and a refusal to have surgery ended his career. Some significant changes in Josh’s family complicate his life, and following these events and the change in Josh makes for very worthwhile reading. Add in the vibrant poetry and word play, and you’re in for a rich experience!
The details: 237 pages; 2014 Review by Samrarian
