Meet Josh Bell - lover of all things basketball, son of a renowned NBA player known as Chuck "Da Man" Bell, and recipient of the strange but adopted nickname Filthy McNasty. Josh and his twin brother, Jordan (JB), are the best on their school team. They practice every night with their retired father, who teaches them some of the sneakiest moves in the game - like the crossover. On the surface, you see a story about teen boys who play basketball, but the story goes so much deeper.
When the new girl, Alexis AKA Miss Sweet Tea, shows up, Josh finds his relationship with his brother changes a little too much. Suddenly basketball isn't all there is for JB. And Josh doesn't like it. Then, his school principal, who happens to be his own mother, suspends him from basketball until further notice, his dad starts exhibiting signs of illness, and his mother tells him they have to start watching what they eat! How much can a teen handle?! As Josh finds his world being turned upside down in some pretty big ways, he also discovers that not everything is how he initially perceived it. And he learns that life can be way too short.
Personal Reflections:
I recently read Crossover by Kwame Alexander and fell in love with it! He has quickly become one of my favorite authors to read. And, he's releasing a sequel to this book soon! So excited! If you're a fan of basketball, middle school literature full of middle school problems, have a sibling, enjoy poetry, or if you are LIVING, check out this book! It is a very quick read, as the whole novel is written in verse. It's a great book to recommend to anyone who is struggling with relationships, the death of a parent or family member, or for anyone who is trying to figure out this thing called life. Boys and girls alike will love it. And did I mention it's a quick read?! Read up on Kwame Alexander by clicking here. And check out this book and others by visiting your library today!
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