Tournament Trouble (Cross Ups, Book 1)

An exciting new middle reader series from a debut author. All twelve-year-old Jaden wants to do is be the best at Cross Ups, the video game he and his friends cant stop playing. He knows he could beif only he didnt have to hide his gaming from his mom, whos convinced it will make him violent. After an epic match leads to an invitation to play in a top tournament, Jaden and his friends Devesh and Hugh hatch a plan to get him there. But Jadens strict parents and annoying siblings, not to mention a couple of bullies and his confusing feelings for his next-door neighbor Cali, keep getting in the way! Tournament Trouble marks the first book in a planned series by Sylv Chiang, a captivating new voice in middle reader fiction. With sharp dialogue and relatable characters, it chronicles the ups and downs of middle school with a relevant, contemporary twist. Accompanied by Connie Chois lively illustrations, Tournament Trouble invites readers into Jadens world, and will leave them eagerly awaiting his next adventure. Look for Book 2, coming in Fall 2018!