Josh and his twin brother, Jordan, are star players on their school's basketball team. When the two are on the court together, nothing can stop them from dominating the game. Their father, Charles Bell, is a former professional basketball player with great hope for his children to succeed. Their mother is the assistant principal, making sure the boys succeed in both sports and school.
This book, written in verse, has a wonderful rhythm and a rich vocabulary. Highly recommended for anyone interested in basketball, poetry, sports, or a strong family story. Josh is a believable narrator, giving a 12-year old boy's perspective on what it means to grow up. While The Crossover is not a book I would typically prefer to read, I appreciated the quality of writing and story construction. Therefore, I give The Crossover 4 out of 5 stars. ****
