The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander

The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander tells the story of Josh, his brother JB, and his dad. The Crossover goes over Josh's and JB's basketball journey with the help of their father who is a former basketball champion. Josh and JB eventually start falling apart from each other; distancing themselves. They go on to win games and move on with their basketball journeys. But no matter how distant they are, they still care deeply about their family and health. Their father also plays an important role in this book because he is the one who mentors Josh and JB. In conclusion, The Crossover is solely about the basketball journeys of Josh and JB.

I enjoyed reading The Crossover for two main reasons: sports and dedication. The characters in the book show a strong work ethic for their favorite sport; basketball. They also have a love for the sport they are playing which is very important in my perspective. The craftsmanship that went into making this book is spectacular. I love how the characters in the book have strong teamwork skills. Josh was my favorite character because he was hardworking and dedicated to what he does. I recommend this book to anyone who likes sports particularly basketball. In conclusion, I enjoyed reading The Crossover and recommend it to anyone who loves sports.

Reviewed by Alfred, Grade 9

Montrose Library