Front Desk
by Yang, Kelly
Series:Front Desk
ALA Notable/Best BooksAsian/Pacific American Award for LiteratAsian PeopleHotels/MotelsEmigration/Immigration
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AR Book Level
4.5
AR Points
9
Word Count
64,171
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
342710 EN
About this book
The book is about ten-year-old Mia Tang, whose parents are recent immigrants from China. When they take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern California, Mia works the front desk and helps her family survive while navigating the challenges of their new life in America. The story explores themes of immigration, poverty, and the resilience of a young girl facing demanding customers and difficult circumstances.