Key Player
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 8.5 hour read

Key Player

By Kelly Yang

Book #4 in the Front Desk series

Mia must score interviews with secretive soccer teams to boost her grade and unite her dual identities.

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288 pages· 61,300 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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Mia Tang is caught in a whirlwind as the Women's World Cup finals approach in Southern California. With her P.E. grade at risk, she devises a plan to interview the elusive U.S. and China teams to secure her spot at journalism camp. Meanwhile, her family's dream of homeownership faces unexpected hurdles, and Mr. Yao's return complicates life at the motel. As Mia navigates these challenges, she must confront prejudice and her own fears. Can she unite her two worlds and achieve her goals, or will the obstacles prove too great? Discover Mia's journey to triumph.

From the publisher

Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang!The Women’s World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy – especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too – or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she’ll track down the two women’s teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead!It’s not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena – or bringing two identities together, even during a game. As Mia aims for her goals, she’ll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it’s Mia Tang!

Awards

CALA Best Book Award (Chinese American Librarians Association) Honor (2023)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
288
Words
61,300
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about immigration and emigrationBooks about soccerBooks about sports and recreationBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
516448
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338776256

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