Imagine being plucked from your life and dropped into a completely different world. Now add an unexpected roommate. No, we’re not talking about the current state of affairs—though we’re sure many of you can relate. We’re talking about Parachutes, the first YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang!
What are parachutes, you ask? They’re teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while their wealthy parents remain in Asia.
Claire never thought she’d be one of them, until her parents send her from Shanghai to 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. 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.
As they both navigate this situation and butting heads, they learn that they have more in common than they think—especially a secret that they need to share with each other. Meet Claire and Dani and start reading the first few chapters of Parachutes!
