
Josh feels like his identity has been taken. During all of this excitement, JB accidentally cuts off 5 big dreadlocks, leaving Josh partially bald and having to cut off all of his hair. To his complete surprise, JB wins the bet and is giddy with excitement at the thought of cutting his brother’s hair.

Deciding that there is no way for JB to win the bet, Josh agrees. His twin brother, Jordan, whose nickname is JB, is nothing like him, except for one thing: they both crush it on the court.ĭuring halftime of a basketball game, the boys are messing around and JB bets Josh on the outcome of the game if Josh wins, JB has to walk around the cafeteria in his underwear, but if JB wins, he gets to cut off one of Josh’s locs. An unusual nickname for sure, but it was given to him by his dad after one of his favorite jazz musicians. Josh introduces himself as the tall, “older” brother with dreadlocks like wings, whose nickname is “Filthy McNasty”.

How are Josh and his brother similar? How are they different?.How does Josh, the main character, change throughout the story?.How is the theme of family explored in this book?.
