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The Crossover (A Newbery Award Winner) - 9780544935204
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Product Details
Author:
Kwame Alexander, Dawud Anyabwile
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
256
Publisher:
HarperCollins (March 5, 2019)
Language:
English
ISBN-13:
9780544935204
ISBN-10:
0544935209
Weight:
6.96oz
Dimensions:
5.12" x 7.62" x 0.65"
Case Pack:
24
File:
hc-Metadata_Only_HarperCollins_US_Metadata_20260502053745-20260502.xml
Folder:
hc
List Price:
$10.99
As low as:
$8.46
Publisher Identifier:
P-HC
Discount Code:
A
Audience:
Children/juvenile
Age Range:
8 to 12
Grade Level:
3rd Grade to 7th Grade
Country of Origin:
United States
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
Clarion Books
Overview
Kwame Alexander’s The Crossover is a dynamic, award-winning novel in verse that blends sports, family drama, and emotional depth. Told through rhythmic, fast-paced poetry, the story follows 12-year-old Josh Bell and his twin brother as they navigate the pressures of basketball stardom, brotherhood, and growing up.
This Newbery Medal-winning book is especially effective at engaging reluctant readers and those who thrive on high-energy narratives. With its unique format and contemporary themes, The Crossover is a valuable resource for literature units, sports-themed reading programs, and discussions about masculinity, grief, and family.
Why Buy in Bulk?
- A favorite among middle grade readers, especially those drawn to sports and poetry
- Ideal for classroom sets, poetry units, and read-alouds in grades 5–8
- Engages reluctant readers with a fast-paced, rhythmic storytelling style
- Supports lessons in figurative language, narrative structure, and character development
- Winner of the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Honor—trusted quality and appeal
- Excellent for school-wide reads and culturally responsive teaching initiatives
