Alexander, Kwame. (2014). The Crossover. Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt.
This is a novel of a powerful story of a loving and dedicated family that goes through some challenges in life. Two twin brothers and their father who loves basketball are all into the game. The two 12 year old twin brothers have a great brother relationship. But then, a girlfriend unravels thier bonded brother relationship. Feelings of jeolousy and anger start to develop between the two. To add to the problems their father’s health declines and things start to get more complicated when their father suffers two major heart attacks. One in which takes his life. It is then that Josh realizes that his brother JB will take his father’s place in basketball and that they have each other no matter what.
This is a great novel for young adults that presents an energetic story with lots of heartfelt moments. Wonderfully written and very emotional. It is sure to keep you reading for more.
This is a novel of a powerful story of a loving and dedicated family that goes through some challenges in life. Two twin brothers and their father who loves basketball are all into the game. The two 12 year old twin brothers have a great brother relationship. But then, a girlfriend unravels thier bonded brother relationship. Feelings of jeolousy and anger start to develop between the two. To add to the problems their father’s health declines and things start to get more complicated when their father suffers two major heart attacks. One in which takes his life. It is then that Josh realizes that his brother JB will take his father’s place in basketball and that they have each other no matter what.
This is a great novel for young adults that presents an energetic story with lots of heartfelt moments. Wonderfully written and very emotional. It is sure to keep you reading for more.
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