The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner—A Slam-Dunk Sports Book for Boys and Girls Ages 8-12 (The Crossover Series 1)

Name: The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner—A Slam-Dunk Sports Book for Boys and Girls Ages 8-12 (The Crossover Series 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (6048 reviews)
Author: Kwame Alexander

by Kwame Alexander

Contemporary Fiction Young Adult

4.7 (6,048)

4.7 stars from 6,048 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You love sports stories that actually care about the characters, not just the game.
You're drawn to books told in verse because they move faster and feel more alive than traditional prose.
You want a story about brotherhood that doesn't shy away from real consequences and family heartbreak.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven stories over emotional depth and character development.
You're looking for straightforward sports instruction or inspirational sports narratives with happy endings.
You find verse novels gimmicky or think poetry belongs in English class, not on the basketball court.

About this book

The Crossover is a middle grade novel in verse by Kwame Alexander about twelve-year-old twins Josh and Jordan Bell. Both are skilled basketball players thanks to their father, but their lives extend beyond the court. Josh also has a talent for rapping, which helps him process emotions when stakes are high. Told through fast, rhythmic verse that mirrors the pace of a basketball game, the novel follows the brothers as they navigate growing up, including first crushes, changing friendships, and discovering their identities beyond sports. When a new girl enters their lives, she tests the bond between the twins. The story culminates in a pivotal family moment that forces Josh and Jordan to confront how breaking rules carries serious consequences. The book won the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award. It explores themes of brotherhood, family love, and coming of age, appealing to middle school readers and those who may be reluctant readers.

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Currently around #23K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 23% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 6,048 reviews

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