The Crossover

This is the story of two basketball-obsessed twin boys, Josh and Jordan Bell, and their ailing father, who was once a basketball superstar. The two boys are trying to lead their team to a league championship while navigating the trials and tribulations of middle school: jealousy, class, friendships -- and girls.

The story is told in a series of poems, which makes this a quick read. I was a bit disappointed with the poetry, which seemed pretty basic and bland. Where were the metaphors and similes? The symbolism? The deeper meaning?

But the story was definitely compelling, and you might not care much about the quality of the poetry. If you like sports and a fast-paced story, this could be a good option for you.