The Crossover

Kwame Alexander

Reviews

"This novel in verse is rich in character and relationships . . . Poet Alexander deftly reveals the power of the format to pack an emotional punch"
Kirkus, starred review

"Alexander has crafted a story that vibrates with energy and heat and begs to be read aloud. A slam dunk."
School Library Journal, starred review

"The poems dodge and weave with the speed of a point guard driving for the basket . . . swings from moments of swagger-worthy triumph to profound pain."
Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Full of heartbreak and exhilaration"
Metro, The Best Books for Young Minds

"Mesmerising... a beautifully constructed and powerfully emotional novel."
Irish Times