Rebound
Rebound
by Kwame Alexander & Dawud Anyabwile
Ages 10–13
The prequel to The Crossover: after his father dies, Charlie finds his way back through basketball, family and friendship, told in verse.
- Author
- Kwame Alexander & Dawud Anyabwile
- Age
- Ages 10–13
- Type
- Sports, Poetry, Middle Grade
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Andersen Press
- In India
- Available
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