Good Enough

(Paperback)

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What set of words best describe this book

A) Pressure to excel, high parental expectations, total confusion

B) Cute boys, perfect SAT scores, canned Spam

C) Violin concertos, rock concerts, church youth group schemes

D) Snappy dialogue, unique characters, hilarious situations

E) All of the above

Answer: E

Paula Yoo scores big in this hilarious debut novel about an overachiever who longs to fit in and strives to stand out.

An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book

Reviews

"A funny story that will hit home for many readers." -- Publishers Weekly

"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." -- ALA Booklist

"Teens living through the pressure of college applications and questioning their futures will sympathize with Patti in this enjoyable, funny but not superficial read." -- Kirkus Reviews

"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.-- -- School Library Journal

Author Bio

Paula Yoo is a classically-trained violinist and television writer. She is also the author of the picture book Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story an IRA Notable Book. Ms. Yoo lives in Los Angeles, CA. This is her first novel.