Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
graphic novel
|
| gptkbp:artMovement |
uses imagery.
uses metaphors. uses similes. |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Kwame_Alexander
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Newbery_Medal
|
| gptkbp:character |
the story includes friends and rivals.
Chuck_Bell_is_their_father. Crystal_Bell_is_their_mother. Jordan_Bell_is_Josh's_twin_brother. Josh_Bell_is_a_talented_basketball_player. |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
strong
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
sibling rivalry
parental expectations |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:crossover |
appeals to both boys and girls.
appeals to educators. appeals to parents. appeals to poetry lovers. appeals to sports enthusiasts. |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
celebrates_African_American_culture.
|
| gptkbp:format |
verse
|
| gptkbp:genre |
young adult fiction
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Crossover
|
| gptkbp:illustrator |
Dawud Anyabwile
|
| gptkbp:impact |
inspired young readers.
|
| gptkbp:influences |
basketball culture
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Kwame_Alexander's_own_experiences
|
| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-0547580486
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
gptkb:Jordan_Bell
gptkb:Josh_Bell |
| gptkbp:motif |
poetry
sports adolescence |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
first-person
dual perspective |
| gptkbp:pageCount |
256
|
| gptkbp:plot |
focuses on basketball and family dynamics.
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin_Harcourt
|
| gptkbp:releaseYear |
2014
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
reconciliation
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
Booked
|
| gptkbp:setting |
basketball court
|
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
basketball
family ties |
| gptkbp:targetAudience |
young adults
|
| gptkbp:theme |
family
growing up brotherhood |
| gptkbp:userDemographics |
encourages emotional connection.
highly relatable themes. promotes discussions about family. |