Parachutes

Written by:
Kelly Yang
Narrated by:
Cassie Simone , Karissa Vacker

Unabridged Audiobook

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Release Date
May 26, 2020
Duration
10 hours 48 minutes
Summary
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. 
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Jennifer C.

This is one of the best YA novels I've read. It deals with real issues that young people, especially women, face all the time. Yang approaches immigration, stereotypes, wealth disparity, teen relationships, sexual harassment & assault delicately and with respect. This is a quality read/listen that every teen should read.

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