Common Sense Media Review
By Amanda Nojadera
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Entertaining sequel highlights teamwork and communication.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
In PIPPA PARK CRUSH AT FIRST SIGHT, the holidays are quickly approaching, and Pippa finds herself trying to juggle school, basketball, and volunteering at her church. On top of that, she's agreed to host the Royals' highly anticipated and extravagant annual Christmas party. Pippa only has a few weeks to find a venue, make enough money to pay for the party, find the perfect outfit, and figure out who will be her date! Will Pippa bring Eliot, her math tutor and the cutest guy at school, or Marvel, her childhood friend who's also volunteering at their church? Will she manage to host the party without disappointing everyone?
Is It Any Good?
This charming and entertaining sequel perfectly captures the awkwardness of middle school. Author Erin Yun seamlessly incorporates Korean culture and Asian American experiences into Pippa's story, and readers will continue to relate to Pippa's friendship and crush dilemmas. Pippa's pride creates many of her problems, which she thinks she can solve alone, but readers will love how Pippa eventually finds the courage to be vulnerable with her friends and admit she feels overwhelmed and left out. As Pippa Park Crush at First Sight progresses, tweens will learn the importance of teamwork, communication, and perseverance and understand that it's OK to ask for help.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the various kinds of diversity in Pippa Park Crush at First Sight. Why are diverse representations important in children's and young adult literature?
Do you ever feel different or left out? When? Do you think others in your class or school feel that way? What can you do to help them feel included? How have new friends come into your life? How have you helped build new friendships?
How do the characters demonstrate communication, teamwork, perseverance, and courage? Why are these important character strengths?
Book Details
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- Genre : Contemporary Fiction
- Topics : Friendship , School ( Middle School )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Fabled Films Press
- Publication date : September 13, 2022
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 9 - 12
- Number of pages : 288
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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