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Patti lives under the weight of high expectations from her Korean parents—perfect SAT scores and admission to Harvard, Yale, or Princeton. As assistant concertmaster of her All‑State violin competition, she strives for academic success, yet her SAT score falls short of their hopes. Amid that pressure, Patti discovers that life extends beyond the college ladder: a charming trumpet player, her love for violin, and the thrill of rock concerts become part of her journey. The story follows Patti’s balancing act between academic ambition and the pursuit of personal happiness, offering a lighthearted look at family expectations, cultural identity, and the search for self‑realization.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Paula Yoo
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