The Crossover

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a terrific story. It seems that nowadays a lot of writers for young people are using free verse to tell their stories, and Kwame Alexander is no exception. He tells the saga of twin brothers Josh and Jordan, and their famous father, (he played for the NBA), and one important year in their lives. The brothers are phenomenal on the court, but things seem to change when Jordan meets a girl, and Josh has a really hard time dealing with it. This is a family story,  with the father and mother playing a big role as the story unfolds. Quick read, a good fit for any reader in middle school. It brought tears to my eyes.


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