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. 5 stars “Edge of your seat and so much heart. Highly recommended!” 5 stars "Insightful, entertaining and heartwarming all at the same time. It's a must read!" 5 stars "My granddaughter did not want to read outside of school until she was introduced to this series. 5 stars “What really grabbed my daughter were the larger themes of the book – relationships, sportsmanship, leadership, and being a member of a team. I would recommend to anyone.” 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? If your child enjoyed Friendship or Fame - they'll love Friendship or Foul Play by Paul Breau. Recommended for: grade three, grade four, grade five, and grade six girls Recommended reading levels: Intermediate chapter books and middle grade books for girls Recommended for ages: eight, nine, ten, eleven, and twelve-year old girls Friendship or Foul Play and all books in the entire friendship series can be read in any order. What Amazon readers are saying: 5 stars “It showcases thrilling basketball sequences and delivers relatable emotional moments. A must read for basketball fans.” 5 stars “My 10 year old daughter loves the books by this author!” 5 stars “The characters are relatable and sensitively written.” 5 stars “Edge of your seat and so much heart. Highly recommended!” 5 stars “What really grabbed my daughter were the larger themes of the book – relationships, sportsmanship, leadership, and being a member of a team. I would recommend to anyone.” Great for fans of: Friendship or Fame - 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 Briar's Reviews (Mar 4, 2024): "A lovely, easy to read, middle grade book focused on female friendship and sports. Five out of five stars."