Three of his novels hatchet, dogsong, and the winter room were newbery honor books, and his works frequently appear on the best books lists of the american. Apr 22, 2015 crossbooks, a christian selfpublishing operation, will cease operations on april 30. Their father used to be a champion player and they each want nothing. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and teachers. Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years. In this followup to the newberywinning novel the crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship, take center stage as twelveyearold nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Josh is the identical twin brother of jordan jb bell, the son of crystal bell, the. Instantly get a books guided reading, lexile measure, dra, or grade level reading level.
Have you gotten that feeling when you run so fast you can feel the wind against your face, legs, and your whole body. He is considered one of the most important writers for young adults today. Mar 18, 2014 new york times bestseller newbery medal winner coretta scott king honor award 2015 yalsa 2015 top ten best fiction for young adults 2015 yalsa quick picks for reluctant young adult readers publishers weekly best book school library journal best book kirkus best book a beautifully measured novel of life and line. The crossover is a young adult novel by kwame alexander that follows the life experiences of 12yearold basketball player josh bell across several months in the autumn and early winter of his seventhgrade year at reggie lewis middle school. The great books foundation promotes reading, thinking, and the sharing of ideas for people of all ages. Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and the new york times bestselling author of 28 books, including rebound, the followup to his, newbery medalwinning middle grade novel, the crossover. Booked by kwame alexander scholastic books for kids. To defeat him, demigods percy and annabeth and magicians sadie and carter must use a special blend of magic. Shop our variety of paperback books for grades k9 at the scholastic teacher store, including popular titles such as hatchet and bud not buddy. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage indepth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. As for book 1, basically nick fury is tricked into going with ajax and mr. Across that heavily guarded bridge await a different world and a.
Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and new york times bestselling author of 21 books, including the crossover, which received the 2015 john newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children, the coretta scott king author award honor, the ncte charlotte huck honor, the lee bennett hopkins poetry award, and the. Popular crossover fiction books meet your next favorite book. More than million copies of the series have been sold in 40 different territories. Bookpage alexanders at the top of his poetic game in this taut, complex tale of the crossover from brash, vulnerable boy to young adult. The crossover by kwame alexander paperback book the parent. Crossover is a sixlevel course designed for secondary students includes a reader. Crossbooks, a christian selfpublishing operation, will cease operations on april 30. Crossover is based on cefr and covers from a2 to b2 levels. He lives with his wife and two daughters in the washington, d. Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and new york times bestselling author of 21 books, including the crossover, which received the 2015 john newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children, the coretta scott king author award honor, the ncte charlotte huck honor, the lee bennett hopkins poetry award, and the passaic poetry prize. Read the crossover by kwame alexander available from rakuten kobo.
Refine your results by reading level, grade, subject, and genre by using the. But both brothers must come to grips with growing up, on and off the court, as they realize breaking the rules can come at a terrible price, resulting in a gamechanger for their entire family. Alexander is a writer and literacy activist and the author of 18 books. He competes with his bigger, meaner rivals for the coins american tourists throw off the bridge between texas and his town.
New york times bestseller newbery medal winner coretta scott king honor award 2015 yalsa 2015. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Cuz tonight im delivering 12yearold josh and his twin jordan have basketball in their blood. New york times bestseller newbery medal winner coretta scott king honor award 2015 yalsa 2015 top ten best fiction for young adults 2015 yalsa quick picks for reluctant young adult readers publishers weekly best book school library journal best book kirkus best book a beautifully measured novel of life and line. What do a giant crocodile, a threeheaded monster, and a bowlingpin crown have in common. Recipient of the 2015 newbery medal and the 2015 coretta scott king honor award, kwame alexanders the crossover is a novelinverse about twin brothers who are basketball stars. The crossover by kwame alexander paperback book the. The series has been so successful that the first novel of the series has been ranked 4 on the list of top ten bestselling books by in the year 2012. On one side of the border is brutality and heartache. The crossover graphic novel scholastic teacher store. Gary paulsen has written more than 175 books and some 200 articles and short stories for children and adults.
Since 1947, the foundation has helped millions of people make the reading and discussion of literature a lifelong source of enjoyment, personal growth, and social engagement. Theyre kings of the court, star players for their school team. Twelveyearold twin basketball stars josh and jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. In this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from awardwinning author kwame alexander, josh and his twin brother, jordan, must come to grips with growing up, on and off the court. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate coby, and the mac, a rapping librarian who gives nick. The crossover collections book series by multiple authors includes books the marveldc collection crossover classics, vol. Level your classroom library or find books at just the right level for students with book wizard, the book finder from scholastic with guided. Its tough, muscular writing about a tender, unguarded heart. The interesting phenomenon about the series is its crossover appeal to adults. New york times bestseller newbery medal winner coretta scott king honor award 2015 yalsa 2015 top ten best fiction.
Hes got mad beats too, beats that tell his familys story in verse. The crossover by kwame alexander overdrive rakuten. The first one will have two universes colliding, that being deadpool and marvel. In my book the crossover by kwame alexander, one of th. Search by title, author, illustrator, or keyword using the search box above. Hilda and the bird parade by luke pearson, queen of the sea by dylan meconis, watership down by richard adams, haroun. Kathryn lasky is an american author of childrens novels and nonfiction books. Scholastic has rights only to the book but theres little doubt that the first. Intro a2, 3 books plus develop b1 level in 3 years,and 2 books higher b2 in 2 years. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Theyre all the work of a powerhungry ghost who craves immortality.
Kwame alexander the crossover episode free library. The crossover is destined to reachand touchreaders who never gave basketball or poetry a second thought until now. The crossover series goodreads meet your next favorite book. If youre looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our suggested reading page or ask in. Josh and his twin brother jordan are awesome on the court. Some of his other works include booked, which was longlisted for the national book award, the playbook. He conducts creative writing workshops in middle and high schools, often reaching more than 500 students monthly. May 12, 2017 through all of the main characters struggles, he remains a positive role model, mainly because of the support he receives from other positive figures in the book, including his father, mother, and coach. She writes the guardians of gahoole, wolves of the beyond, daughters of the sea and several other series, along with many series she has contributed to, such as dear america and the royal diaries.
Booked the crossover series hardcover andersons bookshop. As the stories continue we will add more universes. It has also ranked 5 on itunes and 7 on bookscan in the top ten books list in the adult fiction. A reading list for the best new books featuring books that are targeted at adults but are likely to be of interestsuitable for teens, with links to full book information. Cuz tonight im delivering, announces dreadlocked 12yearold josh bell. A critically acclaimed tearjerker from a master storyteller. Parents need to know that author and poet kwame alexanders the crossover is a poignant novel in verse that mixes basketball, family, and comingofage themes and includes serious issues regarding adult health and a parents lifethreatening condition. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Im definitely going to be checking out some of these recommendations, like the princess bride and water for elephants. It won the 2015 newbery medal and a coretta scott king book honor, and may inspire a discussion about. Not so stupid is the first book written by malorie blackman, it was published in 1990, the book is a collection of horror and science fiction for young adults, and up to date, the author has written over 60 children books which include short stories, novels, stage plays and television scripts. The titles you didnt know your classroom library needs. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3. The crossover ebook by kwame alexander rakuten kobo.
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