Mason's family is not rich like all the other families in his neighborhood. But Mason doesn't care about money. He cares about having fun with his best friends. This includes playing two-on-two basketball on a public court. Then a new gym opens up in the neighborhood. It has spotless indoor courts . and a very high membership fee. Mason's friends eagerly take their games indoors.

And Mason is left with one question: How can he maintain his friendships when all his friends are rich? Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and age-appropriate themes, Lighthouse's Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for lower tween reluctant readers. Lighthouse books are written at a 1st- to 2nd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 7 and up.