Front Desk (Front Desk #1) (Scholastic Gold) - Kelly Yang

Front Desk (Front Desk #1) (Scholastic Gold)

By Kelly Yang

  • Release Date: 2018-05-29
  • Genre: Social Issues in Kids Fiction
Score: 4.5
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From 264 Ratings
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Description

Inside Out and Back Again meets Millicent Min, Girl Genius in this timely, hopeful middle-grade novel with a contemporary Chinese twist.Winner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature!* "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewMia 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?Front Desk joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

Reviews

  • I’m love it!

    5
    By Kitty KitKaterina
    I love how the author describes the feelings and emotions of the characters. I would definitely recommend this book. It’s not that expensive either.

  • Didn’t like the character

    2
    By Sasquatch nerd
    The story was good and had great morals but I didn’t like the protagonist Mia. She’s very annoying to me especially when she does stupid things (which she does a lot). Coming from an American that has some Italian heritage I can’t relate to this character at all. Also it is very confusing that most of the side characters are even called aunt or uncle. They’re not actually related to Mia but they are called that. Again probably would understand/appreciate this book much more if I was Chinese or had Chinese heritage.

  • Bring back great memory’s

    5
    By Serenity A.B
    I love this book, It makes me so happy and feels so comforting, I read it everyday when I returned home from school when I was a young girl.

  • Great Book to Read!!!

    5
    By User1047_gm13
    Just read chapter 1 and I am already hooked with Kelly Yang I would definitely recommend this book if you like origami Al books!(Worth it!)

  • Amazing 🤌🏼😍🥹😁

    5
    By book13167954
    I LOVE this book!!I like it that the author based it on a true story of her being a immigrant from China.It shows that life isn’t just happiness and happily ever afters.It is perfect for 9-13 years old.There is parts that might be too violent for some readers.But pretty much a pretty good book.👍🏻

  • I love it

    5
    By neri84123
    I love this book. You should definitely read it. It gives you new views on everything you thought you knew about this world. Sure, it’s a kids book, but that doesn’t mean it’s something to just read in your free time. It’s meaningful, the characters are complex, and you find yourself way more invested in it than expected. And I adore this author. Thank you, Kelly Yang. You transformed by entire quarantine experience.

  • Why I love this book

    5
    By Elizabeth, Meghan, Markle
    This book I read it when I was in fourth grade!! And I loved it Mia it’s such an interesting character, even though it was based on the author, actual story and it’s kind of sad. I mean you’re pulling out a mattress from the garbage and sleeping on it!!! But I’m glad the author is doing well. I love this book. I hope people read it no matter what they like.

  • #4 best book

    5
    By JAXLUFTHUND8
    This is a really goooooooooooooooood booooooooooooooooook and I think yoooooooooooooou should read it

  • Great read!

    1
    By hotel castilavista
    This book was a delight when I had free time on my hands! it entertained me throughout the whole book and the journey she had to make was keeping me interested the whole time. It was really interesting to see how something like this could be accomplished with time and effort. I really liked this book.

  • This book is amazing

    5
    By kandy girl332
    This book is great and you should definitely read it. So realistic and thoughtful. The characters are good and the story is detailed but simple. This is a great book so please read it. Ps this author is amazing too and I wish there was a sequel!!

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