Alexander, K. (2014).
The crossover. New York:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Josh Bell and his twin brother, Jordan, are young
basketball players with mad skills and so far, everything seems to be perfect. However, the relationship between the two
brothers becomes strained and when Jordan starts paying more attention to the
new girl, the dynamics between the brothers changes, and neither one knows how
to fix it. Unfortunately, it isn’t until
the passing of their father that they realize just how much they will always need
each other. Alexander does an excellent
job in creating a rhythmically poetic novel, with uses of alliteration and onomatopoeia,
to create the real-life illustrations he wants the reader to see. The various text styles, sizes, and fonts also
assist in creating the tone and mood of the characters within the story. The Bell family is also brought to life with
Josh’s interactions with his family and the thought process he has when making
conscious decisions. With more mature
themes about family and brotherhood, this coming of age telling is a definite reading
for secondary grade kids, whether they love the game of basketball or not. This is a 2015 Newbery Medal Winner. Here is the link to the author’s website: http://kwamealexander.com/
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