{"product_id":"private-lessons-9781536230413","title":"Private Lessons","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Beautifully explores topics not often addressed. . . . Claire's need for affection and acceptance leads her into entirely believable and utterly sad encounters, while the strength she musters carries her through to an uplifting conclusion.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter seventeen-year-old Claire Alalay’s father’s death, only music has helped her channel her grief. Claire likes herself best when she plays his old piano, a welcome escape from the sadness—and her traditional Filipino mother’s prayer groups. In the hopes of earning a college scholarship, Claire auditions for Paul Avon, a prominent piano teacher, who agrees to take Claire as a pupil. Soon Claire loses herself in Paul’s world and his way of digging into a composition’s emotional core. She practices constantly, foregoing a social life, but no matter how hard she works or how well she plays, it seems impossible to gain Paul’s approval, let alone his affection. Author Cynthia Salaysay composes a moving, beautifully written portrait of rigorous perfectionism, sexual awakening, and the challenges of self-acceptance. \u003ci\u003ePrivate Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely and vital story that delves into a complicated student\/teacher relationship, as well as class and cultural differences, with honesty and grace.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD","offer_id":62275065774467,"sku":"9781536230413","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8456\/3587\/files\/9781536230413.jpg?v=1785534062","url":"https:\/\/shopcomics.eu\/products\/private-lessons-9781536230413","provider":"Shop Comics EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}