The Crossover
2023 • Drama • TV-PG
The coming-of-age story of basketball prodigy twins Filthy (aka Josh) and JB who learn that even though they have so much that binds them together growing up is all about discovering what makes us unique.
Reading 'The Crossover' by Kwame Alexander offers an intimate and poetic journey into the lives of two brothers and the complex world of basketball. Unlike the TV series, the novel immerses you in the lyrical style of Kwame Alexander, pulling you deeper into the characters' emotions and thoughts. Each verse captures the rhythm and energy of the court and the heartbeats of young athletes navigating both triumphs and challenges.
The unique poetic form invites readers to experience the story in a vividly personal way, engaging the imagination to visualize each scene in a manner that television might not. By reading the book, you not only follow Josh and Jordan's story but become a part of their world, exploring themes of family, friendship, and ambition with a clarity and depth that only Alexander’s writing can provide. Dive into a reading experience that echoes the cadence of a basketball game, with all its intensity and poignancy.
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The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander
