From the award-winning author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the prequel to the New York Times-bestselling follow-up to The Crossover. Follow Charlie as his life changes over one incredible summer where he discovers basketball, first love and his family's past.
Kwame Alexander (Author)
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times
bestselling author of 28+ books, including The Undefeated, Booked
and Rebound, the follow-up to his Newbery medal-winning middle
grade novel, The Crossover. He's also the Founding Editor of
Versify, an imprint that publishes fiction and poetry for children
and young adults.
Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator)
Dawud Anyabwile is an Emmy award-winning artist, illustrator and
co-creator of the comic book series, Brotherman- Dictator of
Discipline. He has worked for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon as a
character designer and storyboard artist, and as an illustrator for
several publishers. When Dawud is not working on his illustrations,
he is busy volunteering and teaching art classes.
"Alexander effortlessly marries rap rhythms with plaintive,
passionate and deceptively simple verse"
*Guardian*
"Designed to appeal to reluctant readers, little prevents the rest
of us being caught up by the comic-mad Charlie Bell"
*Observer*
"Alexander manages to distill huge emotions into punchy poems that
leap off the page. Interspersed throughout with vibrant comic
strips drawn by Dawud Anyabwile, this is an energetic and dynamic
story that is full of heart."
*Scotsman*
"The poetry grabs you and just won't let you go, everyone must read
this book."
*Books For Keeps - Books of the Year 2018*
"Interspersed with amazing 'comic-strip' illustrations... The
rhythm and pace of this verse novel pulls readers aged 11+ into
Charlie's world."
*Best New Children's Books Guide, produced by the Publishers'
Association and published in the Guardian 2018*
"Rebound is funny, moving and full of great ideas on how to live
your life – and almost impossible not to read in one sitting."
*BookTrust*
"Once again, Alexander has given readers an African-American
protagonist to cheer. He is surrounded by a strong supporting cast,
especially two brilliant female characters. The novel in verse is
enhanced by Anyabwile's art, which reinforces Charlie's love for
comics. An eminently satisfying story of family, recovery, and
growing into manhood."
*Kirkus*
"The sad, funny poems, dialogues and beautiful snatches of
comic-strip illustrations will make readers laugh and cry,
sometimes at the same time."
*Inis Reading Guide*
"The plot, as rich and satisfying as it is, is outdazzled by the
brilliance of wordplay and syntax. Librarians who delighted at The
Crossover’s popularity will be thrilled with this pitch-perfect
follow-up. Alexander is unstoppable, and his fans will be too. Have
extra copies at the ready."
*Booklist*
"Alexander’s verse maintains energy and momentum. A strong and
satisfying book about grief, love and the power of family"
*New York Times*
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