The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

The Crossover

The Crossover #1

Kwame Alexander

240 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction poetry sports young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced

Description

"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering," announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,346 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 52%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 40%
reflective 35%
funny 28%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 9%
challenging 8%
tense 7%
relaxing 5%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 28%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.18

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