The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

The Crossover

The Crossover #1

Kwame Alexander

237 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction poetry sports young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced

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New York Times bestseller ∙ Newbery Medal Winner ∙Coretta Scott King Honor Award ∙2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults∙ 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers ∙Publishers Weekly Best Book ∙ School Library Journal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,837 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 50%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 41%
reflective 33%
funny 32%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 10%
adventurous 8%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 24%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 10% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.19

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