The Crossover Tie-In Edition — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Series streaming now on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!
The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse.
"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 dreadlocked, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Crossover Tie-In Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes mild instances of sports-related conflict and emotional tension between characters, but there is no graphic violence. The narrative may involve some competitive tension typical in sports settings. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on family and sports themes without introducing frightening elements.
Does The Crossover Tie-In Edition have violence?
The book includes mild instances of sports-related conflict and emotional tension between characters, but there is no graphic violence. The narrative may involve some competitive tension typical in sports settings.
Does The Crossover Tie-In Edition have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on family and sports themes without introducing frightening elements.
Does The Crossover Tie-In Edition have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results discuss themes of family and health but do not mention any religious practices or beliefs.
Does The Crossover Tie-In Edition have racial/cultural content?
The book features African American characters and addresses themes related to their experiences. The narrative includes discussions about family and identity within the context of race, particularly through the lens of basketball.
Does The Crossover Tie-In Edition have profanity?
There is no profanity in the book. The search results indicate that any on-court trash talk is mild and does not include any strong language.
Does The Crossover Tie-In Edition have climate change?
No climate-related themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and family issues rather than environmental topics.
Does The Crossover Tie-In Edition have sexual identity?
The book contains limited sexual content, including middle-school crushes and a kiss, which is appropriate for the target age group. The narrative presents a positive example of family dynamics.
Does The Crossover Tie-In Edition have gender roles?
The book does not explicitly discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on the experiences of male characters in a sports context without promoting traditional or modern gender roles.
Does The Crossover Tie-In Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on general discussions about LGBTQ+ literature but do not provide specific content from 'The Crossover Tie-In Edition' related to LGBTQ+ themes.
