Coming Soon: Dream Squad #5 — Tested

Available June 30th — $8.99

The Warriors are growing stronger.

After entering the Atlantic Rising League and learning the hard truth of higher-level basketball, Musa, Adem, Amari, Kofi, Saliou, and their teammates are beginning to understand what it takes to chase a championship. Every practice is sharper. Every game is tougher. Every lesson matters.

But in Dream Squad #5: Tested, the biggest challenge does not come from another team.

It comes from inside the Warriors' own journey.

When Amari suffers an ankle injury during practice, the team is shaken. Amari is one of the original three friends who helped start the dream on the village court, and sitting on the sideline may be the hardest thing he has ever had to do. With Emily Brooks helping guide his recovery and Coach Brooks reminding him that toughness also means patience, Amari must learn that healing is part of the work.

At the same time, Diallo is asked to step into a bigger role. He is nervous, unsure, and carrying the weight of replacing a teammate he respects. But with help from Amari, Musa, and the rest of the Warriors, Diallo begins to discover that he belongs.

Tested is a story about injury, friendship, trust, patience, and learning how to help your team even when your role changes. The Warriors are still chasing Dakar, the championship, and the dream of Barcelona — but first they must learn that strong teams are not built only by winning.

They are built by how they respond when things get hard.

Dream Squad #5: Tested — Coming Soon from Full Court Dream Publishing.

Dream Squad Series

Follow the Dream Squad through all 7 books in this inspiring children's basketball series. Set on a dusty village court, this heartwarming story follows three young friends as they chase their dreams, learn the value of teamwork, and discover that with heart and determination, anything is possible. Perfect for young readers ages 6-12 who love sports, friendship, and stories that inspire.