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Monday, November 26, 2018
"Front Desk" by Yang
This book for older elementary students was a great read. If follows the life of Mia, a young Chinese immigrant who moves to the U.S with her parents in hopes of gaining the American Dream; to be successful and free. Mia's parents work at a hotel in Anaheim, California and speak very little English. This leaves Mia to run the front desk and deal with crazy customers, a mean and stingy boss, and a boy her age named Jason, the hotel owner's son who loves to make life miserable for Mia and her parents. As we read along with her journey, we soon learn that Mia's perseverance helps her gain insight and help those around her.
This was a great easy read, however I did find that the ending seemed a bit unrealistic and rushed.
I think older elementary students will still enjoy it and it will help them be more understanding of people who are less like them.
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