The Crush Contest (2024)
2024
190 pages
9-12 years
13+ years
Children's Highlights
Nominated for the Icelandic Literary Prize 2024, in the category of books for young people
Football, handball, and basketball are always around us. But it’s not every day you get the chance to follow live text commentary on a dating competition!
Davíð and Natalía have been best friends since birth. They’ve also been competing against each other since birth. Now, they face off in a brand-new competition centered on finding a relationship.
A warm-up that sets the tone, a rocky start, thrilling developments, and unexpected final moments.
This is shaping up to be a nail-biting contest!
A warm-up that sets the tone, a rocky start, thrilling developments, and unexpected final moments.
This is shaping up to be a nail-biting contest!
Reviews
"The Crush Contest is an exceptionally well-crafted book for our youngest teens. With its fast-paced plot, hilarious scenes, and likable characters, it undeniably makes for a fantastic read."
REBEKKA SIF STEFANSDOTTIR, LESTRARKLEFINN.IS