Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is the third book in The Southsea School Squads series. This powerful story explores resilience, rivalry, and rediscovery when life changes the rules of the game.

SYNOPSIS:

Yuna Chong set her new personal best at the championship she trained so hard for—then life totally changed. With a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis and unexpected emigration, Yuna fights to find her rhythm again, balance friendship with fierce competition, and show Southsea she’s more than her diagnosis.

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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.