The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

240 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction poetry sports young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced
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"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 3,772 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 52%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 41%
reflective 34%
funny 33%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 12%
tense 9%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 24%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 12% | 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

4.21

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