"Break Point" by David Belbin follows the lives of a group of friends grappling with the complexities of relationships and personal aspirations. Set against the backdrop of competitive tennis, the story intertwines themes of ambition, love, and betrayal. As the characters pursue their dreams on and off the court, tensions rise, forcing them to confront their insecurities and the consequences of their choices. The narrative explores the fragile dynamics of friendship, the intensity of rivalry, and the impact of pressure on their lives, ultimately highlighting the importance of resilience and self-discovery in the face of challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Point, Point Crime .

There are 224 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1995 by Scholastic .

David Belbin gave up teaching to write full time in 1994, when his book Shoot the Teacher appeared as the first title in the Point Crime series (Scholastic). He's the author of over 30 titles and his books have been translated into many different languages. He lives in Nottingham.