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Front Desk

Kelly Yang

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Front Desk

by Kelly Yang   |  Ages 9-12
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Front Desk
Front Desk

Inspiring tale of courage and hard work.

"Front Desk" could be a great read for young readers as it takes them on a journey with Mia. It highlights the power of resilience, kindness, and determination in overcoming difficulties. The unique feature is its storyline that brings attention to the lives of immigrant families and the challenges they face in their daily lives. The book encourages readers to embrace their passions and work hard towards achieving their goals.

  • Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 3-6 (2021)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2020)
  • Waterstones Children's Book Prize Nominee for Younger Readers (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Middle Grade & Children's (2018)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Children's Literature (2019)
  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award for Intermediate (2020)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Front Desk

by Kelly Yang   |  Ages 9-12
Compare to estimated retail price: S$20.91  

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ISBN: 9781338157826
Author: Kelly Yang
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Date of Publication: 2019-06-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.36
(rated by 47666 readers)

Description

Four starred reviews and over ten best-of-year lists!* "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Winner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature! Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language? It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?
 

Inspiring tale of courage and hard work.

"Front Desk" could be a great read for young readers as it takes them on a journey with Mia. It highlights the power of resilience, kindness, and determination in overcoming difficulties. The unique feature is its storyline that brings attention to the lives of immigrant families and the challenges they face in their daily lives. The book encourages readers to embrace their passions and work hard towards achieving their goals.

  • Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 3-6 (2021)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2020)
  • Waterstones Children's Book Prize Nominee for Younger Readers (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Middle Grade & Children's (2018)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Children's Literature (2019)
  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award for Intermediate (2020)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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