Books like Crazy Crush (Wildfire No. 72) by Stephanie Tessler
In the teenage heart‑throb of *Crazy Crush*, Sophie’s infatuation with Link Zinc, the lead singer of the town’s hottest band, is real—only she doesn’t know he’s still alive. Determined to catch his eye, Sophie plans to audition as the band’s new drummer. With no musical skill, she enlists Todd Perlman, a talented musician from the school orchestra, to teach her. As she trains, the drama of high‑school dating, the pressures of conduct and deception swirl around her, setting the stage for a crush that may turn into something more.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Stephanie Tessler
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