Crossover

Alexander, K.  (2014).  Crossover.  New York:  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

Josh Bell and his twin brother Jordan love basketball.  This story written in rhyme and rhythm, tells a
story of the two boys and their famous basketball player father. Their mom is a principal of the school and they are expected to keep up their grades while they are all stars on their school basketball team.  Their relationship changes when a girlfriend comes between them and what happens when a father faces a major health crisis. Everyone will become wrapped up in this story, whether or not they are basketball fans.

The style of this book is rhythm and beat.  The story is written like a rap, so readers want to read more and it goes perfectly with the twin boys playing basketball. The character’s names go with the style. Josh is called Filthy and his twin brother Jordan is called JB.  The girlfriend’s name is Sweet Tea.  The story is told from Josh’s point of view.

The theme of the story is the importance of family.  The twin boys learn not to let a girlfriend get in between them.  Then, when dad is gone, the boys know that family and loyalty is most important. 

Book Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=modPFEyuBYg