Ages 9+1-min guideFamilyKindness
Front Desk
by Kelly Yang
Good fitA great fit for most kids 9 and up. Funny and hopeful, about an immigrant family running a motel. It shows racism and a robbery honestly.
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What it’s about
Ten-year-old Mia Tang manages the front desk of a motel while her parents clean the rooms. The owner is unfair, and Mia uses her writing to fight for her family and the guests.
The ending
What might come up
RacismSomeGuests and the owner treat people unfairly.
ViolenceSomeRobbers beat up a character, and a drunk man grabs Mia.
Money stressSomeThe family struggles to get by.
LanguageA littleInsults like 'Chinese doughboy,' plus one 'bastard.'
RomanceNone
Death and lossNone
Why kids like it
A 10-year-old running a motel desk, and winning.
Free printable quiz
- 1Where does Mia’s family live?
- 2What does Mia want to be?
- 3Who owns the motel?
- 4How does Mia help people?
