Curtis Piperfield's Biggest Fan

Name: Curtis Piperfield's Biggest Fan
ISBN: 9780395707289

by Lisa Fiedler

For the tween grappling with their first big crush and the awkwardness of navigating new social waters, this story perfectly captures the butterflies and challenges of growing up.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their early teen is navigating the overwhelming, exciting, and sometimes embarrassing world of first crushes. It tells the story of C.C., a freshman at a Catholic girls' school, and her all-consuming, secret crush on Curtis Piperfield, an eighth-grader at the public school. The book humorously follows her elaborate, and often disastrous, plans to get him to notice her. It's a gentle, funny exploration of self-confidence, friendship, and the anxieties of growing up, perfectly suited for young teens. It normalizes these intense feelings and provides a great, low-stakes way to start conversations about crushes and self-worth.

Self-Confidence & Identity Starting School Growing Up School Life Friendship & Social Anxiety & Worry Love & Family Making Friends

What Parents Should Know

Romantic ContentMild

Focuses on a one-sided adolescent crush, daydreams, and awkward attempts to get noticed. Very innocent.

Sensitive Topics

The primary topic is the intensity of a first crush, bordering on obsession, and the related feelings of self-doubt. The Catholic school setting is a backdrop for C.C.'s daily life, but the book's approach is secular and focuses on universal adolescent experiences. The resolution is realistic and hopeful, prioritizing C.C.'s self-discovery and the importance of friendship over simply winning the boy's affection.