The Crossover
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| Author | Kwame Alexander |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Published | 2014 |
| Publisher | HMH Books for Young Readers |
| Media type | Print, e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 240 pages |
| Awards |
Newbery Medal[1] Coretta Scott King Award Honor |
| ISBN | 0544107713 |
| OCLC | 842316307 |
| LC Class | PZ7.5.A44 Cr 201 |
The Crossover is a 2014 children's book by American author Kwame Alexander and the winner of the 2015 Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award Honor.[2] The book, which is told entirely through verse, was first published in the United States in hardback on March 18, 2014 through HMH Books for Young Readers. The story follows two African-American twin brothers that share a love for basketball but find themselves drifting apart as they head into their junior high school years. They also run into many obstacles that they must overcome.
Characters
- Josh "Filthy McNasty" Bell: the narrator and protagonist of the story.
- Jordan "JB" Bell: Josh's twin brother.
- Chuck "Da Man" Bell: Father of Josh and Jordan. A former professional basketball player
- Dr. Crystal Stanley-Bell: Mother of Josh and Jordan Assistant Principal of their school. (Reggie Lewis Junior High)
- Vondie Little: Josh and JB's teammate.
- Alexis: JB's girlfriend. (Referred to as "Miss Sweet Tea" during the majority of the book.)
- Coach Hawkins: Josh, JB and Vondie's basketball coach
Reception
Critical reception for The Crossover has been positive and the book has received praise from the Washington Post and New York Times.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Flood, Allison. "Kwame Alexander slam dunks Newbery medal with basketball tale The Crossover". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ↑ Barron, Christina. "Kwame Alexander wins NewberyMedal". Washington Post. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ↑ Quattlebaum, Mary. "'The Crossover,' by Kwame Alexander". Washington Post. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ↑ Eady, Cornelius. "Heart of a Champion". New York Times. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
External links
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| Preceded by Flora & Ulysses |
Newbery Medal recipient 2015 |
Succeeded by Last Stop on Market Street |
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