The Crossover

By Kwame Alexander, illus. Dawud Anyabwile

12-year-old Josh and his twin Jordan have basketball in their blood. They’re kings of the court, star players for their school team. Their father used to be a champion player and they each want nothing more than to follow in his footsteps. Both on and off the court, there is conflict and hardship which will test Josh’s bond with his brother. In this heartfelt novel in verse, the boys find that life doesn’t come with a play-book and it’s not all about winning.

Written in verse – the book guide is based on the graphic novel edition

basketball • family • friendship • school • growing up • death of a parent

218 pages

RA – 10-11

Book Club Guide

A 10 week guide with questions and activities for you to print out for your book club leaders. You can also share a copy via your school’s homework platform, so they can always find it.

Book Club Poster

Add when and where your book club will meet and the dates for each week (this can be done in your PDF reader or written in by hand). Prints out in A3 or A4.