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Rebound (The Crossover Series) Hardcover – Illustrated, April 2, 2018

by Kwame Alexander (Author)
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From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Award–winning novel in verse, The Crossover.

Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. Chuck Bell takes center stage as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to.

A novel in verse with all the impact and rhythm readers have come to expect from Kwame Alexander, Rebound goes back in time to visit the childhood of Chuck "Da Man" Bell during one pivotal summer when young Charlie is sent to stay with his grandparents where he discovers basketball and learns more about his family's past.

This prequel to the Newbery Medal- and Coretta Scott King Award-winning The Crossover scores.

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    416 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    780L
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.35 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    April 2, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    0544868137
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0544868137
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Read All the Books in the Crossover Series Twelve-year-old twins and basketball stars Josh and Jordan Bell must learn to deal with problems on and off the court as they navigate homework, first crushes, family and, of course, basketball. Soccer, family, love, and friendship take the field as twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. The dynamic prequel to Kwame Alexander's Newbery Award–winning novel in verse, The Crossover. You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. An inspirational book full of poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life.
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Kwame Alexander's The Crossover is vividly brought to life as a graphic novel with stunning illustrations by star talent Dawud Anyabwile. An electric and heartfelt follow-up to Newbery Medal–winner The Crossover, from the dynamic team behind the graphic novel edition. For the first time, the Crossover series, three explosive novels in verse about sports and family, is available in one paperback boxed set.

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"An eminently satisfying story of family, recovery, and growing into manhood."—Kirkus, STARRED review "Librarians who delighted at Crossover’s popularity will be thrilled with this pitch-perfect follow-up...Kwame Alexander is unstoppable."—Booklist, STARRED review "As in his previous novels in verse, Alexander shows off his expert command of the format, employing staccato breaks with smooth rhymes that mimic the bounce and flow of the sport."—School Library Journal, STARRED review "A story filled with preteen angst, peer pressure, realistic family dynamics, and first romance is elevated to uncommon heights by a visceral exploration of grief and a search for confidence that pays off in spectacular ways."--Horn Book Magazine, STARRED review "This book will bounce off of the shelves."—VOYA "Alexander's non-rhyming poetry has propulsive, hard-hitting rhythm."—Publishers Weekly "Even without knowledge of the other titles, readers will find this to be a fully realized family drama that stands on its own merit."—Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books "'Rebound' grapples with grief and loss, but never buckles under the weight of it...Readers familiar with 'The Crossover' will find themselves smiling as details of Charlie’s early life emerge that give us glimpses of the man and father he will later become; those who haven’t read it will find it a strong and satisfying stand-alone book about grief, love and the power of family." —The New York Times  "His books pulse with musicality..." -Tina Jordan, The New York Times    —

About the Author

Kwame Alexander is a poet, an educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty-five books, including his Newbery Medal–winning middle grade novel The Crossover. Some of his other works include Booked, which was longlisted for the National Book Award; The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life; Swing; the picture books How to Read a Book and How to Write a Poem (coauthored with Deanna Nikaido), bothillustrated by Melissa Sweet; and The Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, which was longlisted for the National Book Award and won the Caldecott Medal, a Newbery Honor, and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award. He is a regular contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition, currently serving as their poet ambassador. He lives in Virginia with his family. Visit his website at kwamealexander.com. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (April 2, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0544868137
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0544868137
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 13 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 780L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.14 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.35 x 8.25 inches
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Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times Bestselling author of 35 books, including BECOMING MUHAMMAD ALI (co-authored with James Patterson), SOLO, REBOUND, which was shortlisted for prestigious UK Carnegie Medal, The Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor-winning picture book, THE UNDEFEATED, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, and, his NEWBERY medal-winning middle grade novel, THE CROSSOVER. A regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award. In 2018, he opened the Barbara E. Alexander Memorial Library and Health Clinic in Ghana, as a part of LEAP for Ghana, an international literacy program he co-founded. Kwame is the Founding Editor of VERSIFY, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt that aims to Change the World One Word at a Time.

Kwame's most recent book is LIGHT FOR THE WORLD TO SEE: A THOUSAND WORDS ON RACE AND HOPE. Find out more info on Kwame and where he'll be at www.KwameAlexander.com.

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I bought this for my nephew for Easter. He was skeptical at first, because it is written entirely in poetry. But the storyline is excellent, and it helped him to understand that hip-hop was inspired. By the way Shakespeare wrote (I’m an English teacher… I could not resist!). After finishing the book, he immediately asked if there were others by this author, and now he is trying to write an mimic the style of Alexander. It is excellent!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read for all ages
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This is one of my 13 year old's favorite books! We read together all the time and I have to say I enjoyed this one far better than Crossover. I felt it had a much more relatable protagonist and better overall themes.
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I like this book. Hi I can send a picture to my house and then send you the stuff and I can bring them to the car and I will go see them later bye see if I have them I will have to go see the stuff later bye see you tomorrow and I then bye see if I can get it to work I can bring them to school later tomorrow and then I’ll send them bye see if I have them I will go see you later tomorrow I will send them tomorrow bye see if you have any later bye see if I have a good time I can do tomorrow I will go get them bye see if you have a lot
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5.0 out of 5 stars 13 yr old loved it!
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My 13 year old use to be an avid reader until a couple of years ago when he discover the phone and video games. I got him this book to try to get him back into reading. I thought he woukd connect with the characters, and he certainly did!

The author has really done a wonderful job of finding a way to reach young teen men, specially, young people, in general. That push n pull of family ties and budding love is balanced by the underlying coming of age story line. I was really impressed by the book and my son, couldn't wait to see if there were more books in the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars My Fourth Grader Loved It
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
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My son loved this book. He has to read several fiction books of his choice for summer and this was one of the ones he chose. He read it in 30 minute increments for a week and he would talk to me about the book all the time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
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Great series! Loved all three books. I am a recently retired tracing teacher. I highly recommended these books for students who are reluctant to read. Good for the kids who like poetry and sports. They are quick reads also! I can’t wait to see and read what new book for middle schoolers Kwame Alexander writes next!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!!!!!!
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Best. Book. Ever

Touching story
Choosing the right path
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Kwame Alexander is an amazing author!!!!!!!!
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Evocative, exciting and just so moving. I can’t recommend this book highly enough. It made me want to learn basketball.
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My nephew, someone who gravitates more toward physical play than reading for pleasure, enthusiastically recommends this book. He appreciated the lyrical poesy of it, as well as the social relevance. It is well-written, with a lyrical quality to it.
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My Son who avoids reading as much as possible read this series and really enjoyed the books #winning!
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My 13yr old son devoured this book. He really enjoyed it, even though it made him cry.
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