At the game, Josh’s mom, the assistant principal, talks with teachers while Josh’s dad screams from the top row of the bleachers. Dad taught Josh to perform a crossover slowly at first, to test one's opponent, and then go for it quickly. It can throw off an opponent, and basketball greats have used it to great effect. One of the central themes of The Crossover is the importance of family. Themes and Symbolism in The Crossover The Importance of Family.
The Clan of the Cave Bear (Earths Children, 1) by. Lisa Varga, executive director of the Virginia Library Association, said the threat over the library’s funding is what makes the challenge at Warren County unique. Josh defines a crossover as a basketball move where a player dribbles the ball from one hand to the other. The characters’ journeys are relatable and inspiring, and their stories will stay with readers long after the book is finished. The air, heavy with the smell / of sweat, popcorn, / and the sweet perfume / of mothers watching sons” (24). 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Josh takes stock of the gym, comparing it to “a loud, crowded circus”: “My stomach is a roller coaster. “At the End of Warm-Ups, My Brother Tries to Dunk” shows readers that yet another difference between these two brothers is that Josh can dunk, while JB cannot. “ If we didn’t love each other, // we’d HATE each other ” (23). 21 Total Resources 4 Awards 6 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books. Kwame Alexanders NYT Bestseller and Newbery Medal winning The Crossover. Even though Josh is only two feet away from any of his family members, he feels miles away. The Crossover (Graphic Novel) by Kwame Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile Related Edition: Non-Graphic. Mom and Dad are serious, while JB leans his bandaged face against the window. Josh is an inch taller with long dreads, and JB shaves his head Josh is a forward and JB is a shooting guard they want to go to rival colleges and JB is developing an interest in girls that Josh does not share yet. As the Bell family drives home from the hospital, the car is silent. “JB and I” tells readers more about the different physical attributes as well as the differing interests of these twin brothers, Josh and JB.
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