Fans of Barbara O'Connor, Kate DiCamillo, and Katherine Applegate will love this heartwarming story about friendship, jealousy, and what it means to be part of a team.

An intermediate chapter book for preteen girls ages 8-12!

Friendship of Foul Play is an exciting, contemporary coming-of-age story ideal for preteen girls ages 8-12.

Taylor is a rising basketball star determined to win the most valuable player award. But when a talented new student joins the team, life gets a lot more complicated. Positions are challenged and friendships are tested.

How can she focus on basketball? Her parents are fighting, her brother is a pain, and there's a toddler and puppy to deal with. Everything is a priority, except for her.

As she struggles through challenging new situations, strained friendships, and troubles at home, can Taylor discover how to put her team first and still win?

Great for fans of:Raina Telgemeier (Guts, Smile, Sisters, Ghosts, Drama)
How to Steal a Dog and Wish
The Baby-Sitter's Club
Judy Blume
Emily Windsnap

Shelve with:Middle grade fiction
Preteen girls
Intermediate chapter books for girls 8-12
Books about friendship
Books about sports
Books about basketball