Junior Library Guild
2020 · Selection
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"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 dread-locked, 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.
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.
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites
2019 · Young Reader Graphic Novels
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
2016 · Children's · Nominee
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
2016 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Nene Award
2016 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
2016 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2015 · Grades 6-9 · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2015 · Ten to Fourteen · Recommended
Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children
2015 · Children's Fiction · Honor Book
Coretta Scott King Award
2015 · Author · Honor Book
Texas Lone Star Reading List
2015 · Young Adult · Commended
Newbery Medal
2015 · Children's · Winner
Cybils
2014 · Middle Grade Fiction · Finalist
Junior Library Guild
2014 · Selection
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