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Timmy's, Kyah's and Shae's teams are all in the hunt for the finals, but look out... Kyah's team is suddenly short of players. Someone’s going to have to step up, and Timmy is super keen. Book #11
Quick Summary
If your kid loves sports and a little friendly competition, "Playing Up!" is a quick, fun read that feels like a pep talk wrapped in a story. Timmy, Kyah, and Shae are all gunning for the finals, but when Kyah's squad suddenly finds itself short a player, Timmy volunteers to step up and play up to a higher division complete with bigger kids, faster pace, and a few embarrassing pratfalls. The book mixes laugh-out-loud moments (think locker-room jokes and wacky warm-up drills) with the real worry of not belonging, making it easy for early readers to see themselves in Timmy's shoes. At just over 7,000 words, it's a fast, manageable length for kids who are just starting to read chapter books. It's perfect for kids who like a dash of humor with their sports drama, especially those who enjoy series like "The Bad Guys" or "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" where the humor carries the plot. Parents will appreciate that the story celebrates effort over talent, and there's just enough tension to keep kids turning pages without any scary or heavy themes.