RIVAL BUILDS COLLIDE. REGIONALS - James R.. Thomas

Rival Builds Collide: Regionals

(The Invention Club, Book 3)

When the competition gets bigger, it's easy to forget who you are.

Invited to Regionals, the Invention Club finally steps beyond Claremont-and into a world of rival schools that are just as skilled, polished, and confident. These teams aren't villains. They're organized. Efficient. And they're winning.

As pressure mounts, the club starts chasing perfection instead of progress. And Billy-quiet, precise, always fixing what no one else notices-tightens his grip on the details, convinced that if the machine never stumbles, nobody has to feel the fear.

But at Regionals, under harsh gym lights and real judges, one tiny mistake becomes a big moment. To move forward, the team must decide what success really means-and whether staying true matters more than standing on a podium.

Rival Builds Collide: Regionals is a smart, character-driven middle-grade novel about confidence, identity, teamwork, and learning how to compete without losing yourself. Perfect for ages 8-12, especially readers who love STEM builds, school rivalries, and stories with humor, heart, and real-world pressure.