For example, his dad, a former college player, has trained josh ever since he could hold a basketball. Unlike many books aimed at preteens and teens, the crossover offers a positive example of an intact family with active, involved parents and. Music and cultural references from the late 1980s add authenticity. Plot conclusion alexis miss sweet tea alexis is an intelligent and a beautiful girl. Josh bell is the main character and narrator of the novel the crossover by kwame alexander. Josh has many identities in this bookson, brother, basketball player, poet, and friend. In this prequel to newbery awardwinning the crossover 2014. Having read it at last, i can see why the cover is filled with awards.
Movie trailer from the novel crossover available on amazon. The crossover, by awardwinning childrens book author and poet kwame alexander, was published in 2014 and won the 2015 newbery medal and coretta scott king award honor for childrens literature. Pdf the crossover book by kwame alexander free download. The crossover by kwame alexander book trailer final youtube. It is the glue connecting the sons and source of the wisdom their father passes downthe biggest surprise of the crossover is that, for all the bells and whistles of a young mans game, it is most boldly and certainly a book about tenderness. I dont usually pick up books about basketball, or books in verse, but i saw kwame speak at the virginia festival of the book in 2015 and had to have the crossover. The characters of pjo and hoo are sent back in time to the winter after thalia was turned into a tree to read about the future with the gods. Teams and societies the next significant type of crossover, in which characters from different creators are brought together as a team, appeared in a comic book in 1940 rather than in a book or. This is a list of crossover characters characters from other media in happy tree friends form as of may 2014, this is the official page for crossover characters. Naomi shihab nye, national book award finalist the characters of kwame alexanders versenovel entered my heart, as it showed the many ways in which the basketball, the truth, love, and life cross over and between us.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in ebook format. Marvel and dc have had a few crossover events, but one comic book character has been secretly popping between their universes for decades. His two loves are family and basketball, and his life is full of opportunities to combine them. In this book i will be writing crossover stories between any animated movie characters mostly disney and pixar and dreamworks movies and sonic as well. We welcome crossovers, versus, or mashups of any kind of fictional characters. This is especially true of comic book publishers, as different characters in various marvel, dc or valiant comic books frequently interact with one. Even though it is the same story and the same exact events, seeing the pictures of every happening helps you illustrate a better picture in your mind and see how the characters fit their descriptions. Crossover animated movie and tv characters book justice.
This character is the narrator and protagonist of the crossover. The main distinguishing feature that sets this character apart from his brother is his dreadlocks. Themes all themes inheritance and genetics brotherhood and growing up success, work, and choice identity and language. Rebound, a prequel to the crossover, was published in 2018. The point of view is taken in the first person beascuse the kid tells the story from his point of view.
The book presents an opportunity to consider forgiveness and the righting of wrongs with siblings. The crossover is about two twin brothers, jb jordan bell filthy mcnasty josh bell. The book, which is told entirely through verse, was first published in the united states in hardback on march 18, 2014 through hmh books for young readers. This study guide consists of approximately 39 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the crossover. The main characters of this poetry, young adult story are josh bell, jordan bell. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the book universe. In honor of the release of bloodshot, teamup valiant comics characters with characters from other. The the crossover quotes below are all either spoken by dad or refer to dad. With much of the world in self isolation this week, suggest some ideas for what comic book characters would get up to if they were stuck in self isolation. One of the flagship characters of a big two company was killed at the end of a major crossover. The character of dad in the crossover from litcharts the. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is.
Crossovers of multiple characters owned by one company or published by one publisher, have been used to set an established continuity, where characters can frequently meet within one setting. 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. Its almost like a jornle of each day explaniing an important part of his days. Read on for the drawings that came about courtesy of the last questionchallenge. Through all of the main character s 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. The crossover study guide contains a biography of kwame alexander, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Alexanders highly anticipated followup to newberywinning the crossover is a reflective narrative, with little of the first books explosive energy. He is surrounded by a strong supporting cast, especially two brilliant female characters, his friend cj and his cousin roxie, as well as his feisty and wise granddaddy. The first edition of the novel was published in march 18th 2014, and was written by kwame alexander. Characters are sent back in time after the son of neptune. You know exactly the kid who needs this book, who will fall in love with this book. The crossover will make a great bridge to books like matthew quicks boy21, too, both because of the content and the welldrawn, dynamic, and memorable characters. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. The crossover characters from litcharts the creators of sparknotes.
The most important comic book event character deaths of. This character is the identical twin of the protagonist and narrator. The battle was big, but in the end it came down to one shot that killed our hero, part of his. In the book they go through many problems such as when jb starts to not hang out with filthy and only hangs out with his girlfriend.
Comic book, book, cartoon, movie, cartoonmovie, bookcartoon, or any kind of combination therein. What the mostly freeverse novel does have is a likable protagonist, great wordplay, solid teen and adult secondary characters, and a clear picture of the challenges young people face when. The crossover in graphic novel form was by far way better than in poetry form. Arnold schwarzenegger this speech broke the internet and most inspiring speech it changed my life. The crossover is a 2015 childrens book by american author kwame alexander and the winner of the 2015 newbery medal and coretta scott king award honor. List of crossover characters happy tree friends fanon. Alexis has a sister at duke high school, her favorite basketball player is skylar diggins and her aau team.
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