Crossover (Kwame Alexander)
Author
Author
Series
Crossover (Kwame Alexander) volume 1
Language
English
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Description
"Basketball phenom Josh Bell and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court, with crossovers that make even the toughest ballers cry. But when Jordan meets the new girl in school, the twins' bond unravels. Basketball and brotherhood intertwine to show Josh and jordan that life doesn't come with a playbook and, sometimes, it's not about winning." --Page 4 of cover.
2) Booked
Author
Series
Crossover (Kwame Alexander) volume 2
Language
English
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Description
"In this follow-up to Newbery-winner THE CROSSOVER, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse by poet...
3) Rebound
Author
Series
Crossover (Kwame Alexander) volume Prequel
Language
English
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Description
In the summer of 1988, twelve-year-old Chuck Bell is sent to stay with his grandparents, where he discovers jazz and basketball and learns more about his family's past.