A New York Times Bestselling Author
A Parents' Choice Gold Medal Fiction Award Winning Author
A Pacific American Award-Winning Author for Children's Literature
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. 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 steer their own paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever.
Age Range: 14 and up | Grade Level: 9-12 | Lexile Measure: NA