Parachutes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062941084)

Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma.

They're called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while their wealthy parents remain in Asia. Claire Wang never thought she'd be one of them, until her parents pluck her from her privileged life in Shanghai and enroll her at a high school in California.

Suddenly she finds herself living in a stranger's house, with no one to tell her what to do for the first time in her life. She soon embraces her newfound freedom, especially when the hottest and most eligible parachute, Jay, asks her out.

Dani De La Cruz, Claire's new host sister, couldn't be less thrilled that her mom rented out a room to Claire. An academic and debate team star, Dani is determined to earn her way into Yale, even if it means competing with privileged kids who are buying their way to the top. But Dani's game plan veers unexpectedly off course when her debate coach starts working with her privately.

As they steer their own distinct paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever.

Author: Kelly Yang
ISBN-10: 0062941089
ISBN-13: 9780062941084
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2020
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.90w x 1.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 517252 / Parachutes


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/15/2020 pg. 57
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2020
School Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 144
Publishers Weekly 04/13/2020
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2020 pg. 136
Shelf Awareness 05/29/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2020
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average