Josh Bell is an ace on the basketball court- -the star of
the team! Despite this achievement his nickname is Filthly McNasty. He earned this name by being so untidy with
the way he didn’t organize or clean his room, but the name stuck and his fans
and parents love to scream it at his games when he scores.
Josh is also a rapper and his story is told in “quarters” as
if he is playing a basketball game. His
father is his greatest coach and supporter.
An athlete in his own right, Josh wishes his dad would let him wear his
champion ring that he won back in his day…but the answer is “No.”
Josh’s story told through verse is really the story of his
twin brother Jordan, also a basketball star, his mom, a doctor, and his Chuck
Bell, known fondly as “DaMan” during his heyday as well as his dazzling
crossover on the court.
The book’s title The
Crossover has a duel meaning in the book.
Sports enthusiasts who enjoy the game of basketball should
really enjoy this novel in free verse.
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