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The CrossoverNew 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 New York Times Book Review "With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that
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 New York Times Book Review "With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering, " announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood, he's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander.Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 03/18/2014
ISBN: 9780544107717
Pages: 237
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.60w x 0.90d
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Texas Lone Star Reading List - Commended
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Nene Award - Nominee
Award: Newbery Medal - Winner
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children - Honor Book
Review Citations: Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2014 - Book Of Special Distinction
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2014
Publishers Weekly 01/20/2014
School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 132
Booklist 03/15/2014 pg. 74
Shelf Awareness 03/21/2014
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2014 pg. 789
New York Times Book Review 05/11/2014 pg. 21
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2014 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
PW Best Children's Books 11/03/2014 pg. 42
Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books 11/15/2014 pg. 77
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/01/2014 pg. 71
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2014 pg. 23
Shelf Awareness 12/12/2014
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average
BookPage 04/01/2014
New York Times Book Review 05/31/2015 pg. 48
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 164734 / Crossover
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 2
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Flavor Name: World Explorers Variety Pack, Size: 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 18)
My kiddo loves these. Her favorite one is the Mexican Chicken Stew. If I can't get her to eat because she has teeth coming in, I can always get her to eat one of these. I keep them in the fridge so that they are cold and she likes them better cold. They are a little pricey but the flavors are delicious and she eats finishes them in a few minutes. I also use them for on the go if we are going to be running errands or going to the park I can just open one and she is good to go.
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I got the Serenity Kids 7+ Months World Explorer pouches to introduce my baby to more flavors. Each pouch is inspired by a popular dish from a different country, which makes mealtime fun and adventurous. They’re not meant to replace meals but are perfect for adding variety. Healthy and highly recommend!
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I like the variety of flavors that I don’t get with standard food pouches. They’re like the food we eat, but they’re safe for my daughter which gives me peace of mind. I would buy more, more often, if it weren’t for the price.
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