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CROSSOVER by Kwame Alexander

6/19/2018

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Guest Blogger: Christian, Elkton Middle School
I love to play sports.

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Crossover by, Kwame Alexander, is a book about How two brothers play AMAZINGLY on a basketball court. They are both twins with a dad that played in Italy, and a assistant principal that is their mom. I decided to do the book critic because it fits the book. It fits the book because they criticize everyone in general. Three reasons why is because Josh called Jordan girlfriends sweet tea, they call josh Fifty, And they call their dad DA MAN. The story begins as so; Both of the brothers are on the court swishing everything after they Win the game “In this game of life your family is the court your and the ball is your heart. No matter how good you are, no matter how down you get, always leave your heart on the court.” Then JB finds a girlfriend and Josh is not happy at all so he decides to chuck a basketball at his twin brothers face. “When you stop playing your game you've already lost.” After that Josh gets suspended from the league. HE tries to make it up to his brother but it just won't work.well after all of this his father has been having heart problems and dies of a heart attack. He ends up playing basketball and wins the championship for his father. When the game is on the line,don't fear.Grab the the ball. Take it to the hoop.” My Favorite character is Josh because he can dunk and he is just cool in general. He is also a straight SAVAGE which I LOVE!

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