The realistic fictional novel-in-verse story of Josh , JB and Chuck ‘Da Man’ Bell is a story of brotherhood and family that most young adults can relate to. The Crossover has won The John Newbery Award and The Coretta Scott King award…. In this likeable novel the author shows you how basketball brings the brothers together . 

The Crossover is one book that will bring you closer to your family and the relationships you have with your family. Jb and Josh Bell  love to play basketball . Josh Bell and Jb Bell have a special relationship with there dad Chuck Bell. There childhood story that there dad tells them brings them closer .  As they get older obstacles get in the way. Will this relationship be unbreakable or breakable ?

This reader will be amazed by what goes on in the book . Once you start you won't be able to stop . The Crossover is about love , caring , happiness , and sadness . The twins love each other . They feel complete when they are together.

Any reader will love this nail biting book . The Crossover teaches you about family relationships , bravery and love . Every poem is different in it’s own way . It lets you know more about each character in the book.

Kwame Alexander takes realistic novel-in-verse to a new level . His writing will give you chills and he makes the story so believable . What he says about each character is breathtaking even though this story is fictional . Since the love Josh and JB Bell have for eachother is special , it’s like Chuck Bell’s special ring.

I would give this book a five star rating . It teaches you what the definition of family really is . Most of the story you won't see coming . It has a lot of twists . It has challenges that I probably couldn't handle .  JB and Josh Bell will always stick together no matter what challenges they face . This is why The Crossover deserves a five star rating .