Book details
Crush: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Love (Liar Liar)
Description
Readers met the comical Kevin in Liar, Liar and Flat Broke. Kevin gets serious about Tina Zabinski, the Most Beautiful Girl in the World. Finally, finally, he's worked up his couragehe's going to ask her out. Or will his trademark scheming get in his way?
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
144 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Insightful Exploration of Adolescence: 'Crush: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Love' offers a humorous and poignant look into the mind of a teenage boy grappling with his first crush. Reading this book can provide readers with a deeper understanding of the complexities and awkwardness of young love and the coming-of-age experience.
- Engaging Writing Style: Gary Paulsen is known for his engaging and accessible writing style that captures the voice of his characters authentically. Readers will find themselves quickly immersed in the story, making it a delightful and easy read.
- Relatable Characters: The protagonist, Kevin Spencer, is a character that many readers, especially young adults, can relate to. His trials and tribulations in pursuit of his crush are both entertaining and heartwarming, offering a sense of companionship to anyone who has ever experienced the highs and lows of a teenage crush.
- Life Lessons: Through Kevin's experiences, the book imparts valuable lessons about love, relationships, and self-discovery. Readers can learn from Kevin's mistakes and successes, gaining insights that are applicable to their own lives, regardless of age.