Crush at First Sight (Pippa Park #2)

by Erin Yun (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Pippa Park

Join Pippa Park as she juggles friendships, bullying, crushes, and family in the sequel to the compelling drama-filled middle school book Pippa Park Raises Her Game.

Korean American Pippa Park picks up right where she left off . . . trying to balance basketball, school, friends, working at the struggling family laundromat, and fitting in. Eliot, her math tutor--and the cutest boy at school--is finally paying attention to her. And Marvel--her childhood friend--is making her required volunteering much more interesting. But things with the Royals, her new friends and teammates who rule the school, still feel a bit rocky. Especially because Caroline, a head Royal, would like nothing more than to see Pippa fail.

So when Pippa is faced with hosting the annual Christmas Eve party that could make or break her social life, how can she say no? Will Pippa make enough money to cover the costs while juggling crushes and everything else? With courage and determination, Pippa sets out to host the party, find the perfect dress, pick the right boy, and stay true to her real self.

GREAT FOR READERS AGES 9-12

Bonus Content in the Book includes: Author Q&A, Book Club Questions, and Glossary of Korean Words.

Bestselling AAPI Book

Perfect for the School Classroom or Library!

Complimentary Guides: AAPI Discussion and Anti-Racism Resource & Common Core Language Arts Guide on our website Tween Book Club with printable activities on our website Includes word games, make-your-own-book playlist, fortune teller, and discussion questions The Series is a Contemporary Reimagining of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

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Kirkus Reviews

An engaging variation on a familiar theme.

School Library Journal

Gr 4-7--Pippa explores the highs and lows of friendships and first crushes in this well-crafted sequel to Pippa Park Raises her Game. As Christmas approaches, Pippa is busier than ever juggling basketball, homework, hanging out with her friends, and working at her sister's laundromat. When she accidentally agrees to host her new friends' annual Christmas party and her sister volunteers her to help out with the church pageant, Pippa's responsibilities increase. Throw in money troubles, a grumpy cat, and confusing feelings for both her math tutor Eliot and an old friend from church, and Pippa finds herself in over her head. VERDICT This warm-hearted, feel-good series continues to realistically explore one Korean American girl's middle school experience in a relatable way.

Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

[The book] will have a special appeal to young readers with an interest in peer pressure and friendship...very highly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library— "Midwest Book Review"
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781944020804
Lexile Measure
730
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Fabled Films Press
Publication date
September 20, 2022
Series
Pippa Park
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV011020 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Asian American
JUV039100 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Peer Pressure
JUV039190 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Dating & Relationships
Library of Congress categories
Parties
Massachusetts
Korean Americans
Middle school students
Private schools
Basketball players
Infatuation
Scholarships, fellowships, etc

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