By Kwame Alexander
Age Group: 12+ Years
Description: Lightning-fast kicks hit the sizzling court—sweat drizzles as 12-year-old Josh "Filthy McNasty" Bell and twin JB dominate, channeling their champion dad Chuck "Da Man"'s legacy. These hoop kings chase glory, but life slams harder dunks: sibling rivalries flare when JB falls for "Miss Sweet Tea" Alexis; Josh's fury sparks a game-changing elbow and suspension. Off-court, family fractures test unbreakable bonds amid Dad's hidden health crisis. No playbook preps for heartbreak—only rhythm, resilience, and love rebuild. Newbery Medal winner Kwame Alexander's verse pulses like basketball itself (ages 10+): raw, real, triumphant. When brothers clash and courtside dreams shatter, true MVPs learn life's not wins—it's crossover connections that endure.
12+ Years
Chapter Book (Paperback)
English
Realistic Fiction
Award-winning, Family, Self-discovery, Sports
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