Characters
This is the Main character and narrator of the book.
Who is Josh Bell?
Josh and JB play this sport.
What is basketball?
The sport Josh and JB's dad used to play professionally.
What is Basketball?
The meaning of "crossover" in basketball.
What is a quick dribble move where a player switches the ball from one hand to the other?
The Crossover is written in this format.
What is verse (or poetry)?
This is Josh's twin brother.
Who is Jordan (JB) Bell?
Josh's nickname on the court.
What is Filthy McNasty?
The family faces a crisis when this happens to their dad.
What is he has a heart attack?
Josh's "locks" refer to this.
What is his hair?
The author uses this style to reflect Josh's emotions and pace.
What is free verse?
This person is the boys' Basketball coach and also their dad.
Who is Chuck Bell?
This is the consequence when Josh loses his temper during a game.
What is suspension from the team?
This major event causes an argument between the brothers.
What is Josh hitting JB with the Basketball?
The word "pulchritudinous" is used to describe this character.
Who is Alexis?
The shape of some poems reflects this.
What is the action or mood?
She is the assistant principal and the twin's mom.
Who is Crystal Bell?
The number of free throws a player gets after being fouled while shooting a 3 pointer (and missing).
What is 3?
Josh compares life to this, a recurring metaphor.
What is basketball (or a game)?
Josh uses this word to describe his family bond.
What is unbreakable?
The poem "Basketball Rule #1" is an example of this kind of writing.
What is advice or life lesson in poetic form?
This new girl comes between the brothers.
Who is Alexis?
This is the skill Josh is best known for on the court.
What is his speed (or crossover dribble)?
The book ends with this emotional event.
What is the death of their father?
The book's use of slang and poetic language shows this literacy technique.
What is voice or style?
The author uses this literacy device when comparing life to a game.
What is a metaphor?