{"product_id":"good-enough-isbn-9780060790899","title":"Good Enough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaula Yoo scores big in her hilarious debut novel about an overachiever who longs to fit in and strives to stand out. The pressure is on!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to make your Korean parents happy:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Get a perfect score on the SATs.\u003cbr\u003e2. Get into \u003cem\u003eHarvardYalePrinceton\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e3. Don't talk to boys.*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatti's parents expect nothing less than the best from their Korean-American daughter. Everything she does affects her chances of getting into an Ivy League school. So winning \u003cem\u003eassistant\u003c\/em\u003e concertmaster in her All-State violin competition and earning less than 2300 on her SATs is simply \u003cem\u003enot good enough\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Patti's discovering that there's more to life than the Ivy League. To start with, there's Cute Trumpet Guy. He's funny, he's talented, and he looks exactly like the lead singer of Patti's favorite band. Then, of course, there's her love of the violin. Not to mention cool rock concerts. And anyway, what if Patti doesn't want to go to \u003cem\u003eHarvardYalePrinceton\u003c\/em\u003e after all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Boys will distract you from your studies.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eHow to make your Korean parents happy:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Get a perfect score on the SATs.\u003cbr\u003e2. Get into HarvardYalePrinceton.\u003cbr\u003e3. Don't talk to boys.*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatti's parents expect nothing less than the best from their Korean-American daughter. Everything she does affects her chances of getting into an Ivy League school. So winning \u003cem\u003eassistant\u003c\/em\u003e concertmaster in her All-State violin competition and earning less than 2300 on her SATs is simply \u003cem\u003enot good enough\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Patti's discovering that there's more to life than the Ivy League. To start with, there's Cute Trumpet Guy. He's funny, he's talented, and he looks exactly like the lead singer of Patti's favorite band. Then, of course, there's her love of the violin. Not to mention cool rock concerts. And anyway, what if Patti doesn't want to go to \u003cem\u003eHarvardYalePrinceton\u003c\/em\u003e after all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaula Yoo scores big in her hilarious debut novel about an overachiever who longs to fit in and strives to stand out. The pressure is on!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Boys will distract you from your studies.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Patti’s convincing narration [is] filled with laugh-out-loud lines, but it’s the deeper questions about growing up with immigrant parents, confronting racism, and how best to find success and happiness that will stay with readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Teens living through the pressure of college applications and questioning their futures will sympathize with Patti in this enjoyable, funny but not superficial read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Yoo will have teens wondering if Patti can ever measure up, and how she will survive the pressure and heartbreak of her senior year. Short chapters, the teen’s funny occasional SAT tips, and her top-10 lists make this a good options for reluctant readers.— - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Caught between cultures, Patti must also learn to navigate her own dreams and aspirations alongside the expectations of others. The author reflects on the hard lessons of adolescence—maneuvering between childhood and adulthood and developing a sense of self—with humor and authenticity.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKLIATT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A funny story that will hit home for many readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887681761509,"sku":"NP9780060790899","price":17.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060790899.jpg?v=1730227229","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/good-enough-isbn-9780060790899","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}