Summary
“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.
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. – Goodreads
My Thoughts
I only read this book because it was added to a novel unit we were teaching in eighth grade. It was not something I would have picked to read. I’m not a fan of novels in verse and don’t really like basketball. Therefore, I was shocked by how much I loved this book. The poems were engaging and unique. Even though Josh’s experiences are very different from mine, the struggles we all go through during adolescence are relatable. I’m so glad I read it.