From the author of Stick Dog comes the fifth book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school.Time out! Simon got Max Brutus’s prized World Cup soccer ball stuck in the tallest tree in Picasso Park! Now he’s in more trouble than a tater tot in ketchup. Can his friends at Table 5 help him get the ball before the big game? Or has Simon’s luck maxed out?HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read! Friendship and Teamwork: Simon’s in a jam, but luckily his best friends from Table 5, Molly and Rosie, have a few hilarious (and chaotic) ideas to save the day. Creative Problem-Solving: Getting a soccer ball out of the tallest tree in the park isn’t easy! From PVC pipes to a homemade slingshot, their plans get more and more wild as the clock ticks down to the big game. Relatable School Stories: Perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud school adventures, this story captures the fun of classroom antics and after-school missions. Perfect for Newly Independent Readers: With short, fast-paced chapters and fun illustrations on every page, this book is designed to build confidence and keep kids turning the pages.