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The CrossoverSeries

This compelling series for young readers masterfully blends the worlds of basketball and family dynamics. Through engaging verse, readers are immersed in the lives of two brothers and their family as they navigate the challenges of growing up, friendship, and life lessons. The narratives pulse with rhythm, emotion, and unforgettable moments that resonate deeply.

Rebound
The Crossover
Booked

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    Booked

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    4.2(17691)Add rating

    Now in paperback! Longlisted for the National Book Awardand a NYT bestseller!Soccer, love, and friendshiptake center stage in this novel in verse by Newbery winner Kwame Alexander.

    Booked

  • The Crossover

    • 240 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
    4.4(2148)Add rating

    Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.

    The Crossover

  • Rebound

    • 416 pages
    • 15 hours of reading
    4.3(12851)Add rating

    From the New YorkTimes best-selling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Medalwinning novel in verse, The Crossover.

    Rebound