Ages 8–12Advanced Middle GradeRealistic

Front Desk

by Kelly Yang

Ten-year-old Mia Tang manages the front desk of a rundown motel while her parents try to build a new life in America. Kelly Yang's debut middle-grade novel is brave, warm, and completely compelling.

resilience Moving diversity perseverance justice

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