Parachutes
Parachutes by Kelly Yang, published by HarperCollins Publishers on July 13, 2021, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the lives of two girls navigating the complexities of wealth, power, friendship, and trauma. The story centers on Claire Wang, who is uprooted from her privileged life in Shanghai to live with a host family in California, where she experiences newfound freedom and the challenges of adapting to a new environment. Dani De La Cruz, Claire’s host sister, is focused on her academic ambitions and the competitive landscape of elite education, setting the stage for their intertwined journeys.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of emigration and immigration, as well as the emotional struggles faced by young adults. As Claire and Dani’s paths cross, they confront their individual challenges and the societal pressures surrounding them. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed look at the lives of “parachutes”—teenagers navigating life in a foreign land while their affluent parents remain overseas. The book provides insight into the complexities of adolescence against a backdrop of social themes and personal growth.
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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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