Author: Kwame Alexander
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There are so many genres this book could fall into that to pigeonhole it into one would be a gross injustice.

At its surface, it’s a quick middle-school read about twin boys who play basketball. The sport becomes a metaphor for life as the struggles on and off the court come into play, all tied together under a theme of family, friendship and coming of age.

Then there’s the writing itself.

Each chapter is written in verse (poetic prose if you will), but unlike Chasing Brooklyn, Alexander uses a different style each time. It keeps it fresh, interesting and you have to seriously applaud him for stitching it together like a well tuned choir.

It’s written for a middle-school crowd, but the layers he adds onto the story will keep any reader engaged.

It doesn’t take long to read, but it deserves a permanent spot on anyone’s shelf.