Three Keys

Written by Kelly Yang

Book #2 in the Front Desk series

Mia faces school struggles, motel troubles, and a looming law threatening her world.

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271 pages· 62,497 words· Est. 8.5 hour read· 710L

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Bookroo's summary

Mia Tang is ready for an amazing year, running the Calivista Motel's front desk with her best friend, Lupe. But sixth grade brings unexpected challenges: a critical teacher, financial woes at the motel, and a looming immigration law that could upend her life. As pressures mount, Mia must summon all her courage and creativity to navigate these turbulent times. Can she find a way to protect her family and dreams, or will everything she's worked for slip away? Join Mia on a journey of resilience and hope in this gripping sequel.

From the publisher

The story of Mia and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel Front Desk.

Mia Tang thinks she’s going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she’s finally getting somewhere with her writing! But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic…. 1.Mia’s new teacher doesn’t think her writing is all that great. And her entire class finds out she lives and works in a motel! 2. The motel is struggling, and Mia has to answer to the Calivista’s many, many worried investors. 3. A new immigration law is looming and if it passes, it will threaten everything – and everyone – in Mia’s life.

It’s a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her determination to hang on tight. But if anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it’s Mia Tang!

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