Ages 10+1-min guideFamilySportsLoss
The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander
Good fitA great fit for most kids 10 and up. Poems about basketball and brothers. The father’s death is very sad.
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What it’s about
Twin brothers Josh and Jordan are basketball stars. Their bond is tested by a girl, jealousy and their father’s health.
The ending
What might come up
Death and lossA lotThe father dies.
Big feelingsA lotGrief and jealousy.
RomanceA littleCrushes and a kiss.
LanguageNone
ViolenceA littleJosh throws a ball at his brother.
Why kids like it
Poems that move like a basketball game.
Free printable quiz
- 1What sport do they play?
- 2What are the twins’ names?
- 3How is the book written?
- 4What happens to their father?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
