Cross-Court Competition

Cross-Court Competition is the second book in the Southsea School Squads series. This humourous and heartfelt story navigates sibling rivalry, smashing expectations, and finding your own way to play.

SYNOPSIS:

Twelve-year-old Stefanie “Tan-nis” Tan has spent her whole life in the shadow of her tennis-star sister, Serena, in a family where tennis is everything. Now she has to choose between a future her family understands, or one she wants to build through partnership and play. If she switches to Padel, will her family still be on her side?

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Inspire confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of reading with the complete Southsea School Squads trilogy: heartwarming, high-energy stories about sporty kids navigating school, friendship, teamwork, and life’s little challenges.

What’s Inside the 3-Book Series

📘 Book 1: A Dream Team (Basketball)
Aly must rebuild her confidence after a disastrous semi-final. A story about teamwork, leadership, and finding courage after failure.

📘 Book 2: Cross-Court Competition (Tennis / Padel / Pickleball)
When Rachel switches sports, she must learn to stop comparing herself and trust her own voice. Themes of self-belief, individuality, and handling pressure.

📘 Book 3: Ripple Effect (Swimming)
Yuna faces big changes — a new school, a chronic condition, and finding her place. A story of resilience, empathy, and standing up for yourself.

Why Kids (and Parents) Love This Series

✔ Short, fast-paced chapters
✔ Relatable school-life drama
✔ Sports action that feels real and exciting
✔ Diverse, inclusive characters
✔ Big feelings handled gently and positively
✔ Perfect for ages 8–12 (or advanced 7-year-olds)

Themes You’ll Find Throughout the Series

🏀 Teamwork & leadership
🎾 Confidence & individuality
🏊 Resilience & managing big feelings
👭 Friendship & loyalty
✨ Growth mindset
❤️ Inclusivity & empathy
📚 Enjoyment of reading above all!

Format & Details

• Set of all 3 paperback books

• Suitable for ages 8–12

• Great for reluctant readers

• Dyslexia-friendly and low-vision-aware format

• Printed in Singapore, ISBNs from National Library included

A meaningful gift for sporty kids or any child who could use a boost of confidence and fun.