Description
Publish Date: Sep. 06 2022
Number of Pages: 288
Interest age, years: From 8 To 12
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<b>Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Kelly Yang!</b><p></p><p>Mia Tang is play to win!</p><p> </p><p>The Women’s World Cup is coming to Southern California, and everyone has soccer fever—especially Mia Tang! The U.S. team is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. But when her P.E. teacher gives her a C, Mia tries to pull up her grade by scoring interviews with the championship teams. It’s not so easy when . . .</p><p> </p><p>1. The two teams are hunkered down in secret hotels in Pasadena and not taking any media requests.</p><p>2. Mr. Yao is back at the motel—as a co-owner! Jason is sure his dad deserves a second chance. Mia is not so sure.</p><p>3. Mia’s parents are trying to buy a house of their very own, which turns out to be a LOT harder than they thought!</p><p> </p><p>As Mia aims for her goals, she’ll have to face strikers from all corners, as well as her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win big, it’s Mia Tang!</p>_x000D_
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<p><b>Praise for <i>Room to Dream</i>:</b></p><p> </p><p>* “Yang sensitively presents issues like racism, consent, and gentrification in an accessible and engaging manner.” — <i>Booklist</i>, starred review</p><p> </p><p>* “Fans of this series that keeps going strong will devour this latest entry.” — <i>Kirkus</i>, starred review</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Awards and Praise for <i>Front Desk</i>:</b></p><p> </p><p>Parents’ Choice Gold Medal Fiction Award Winner</p><p>NPR Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>Kirkus </i>Reviews Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>Publishers Weekly</i> Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>Washington Post</i> Best Books of the Year</p><p>Amazon Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>School Library Journal </i>Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>Bookpage </i>Best Books of the Year</p><p>New York Public Library Best Books of the Year</p><p>Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year</p><p>Top Ten Debut Novels 2018 – <i>ALA Booklist</i></p><p> </p><p>* “Much-needed.” — <i>Booklist</i>, starred review</p><p> </p><p>* “Empowered.” — <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review</p><p> </p><p>* “Swiftly-moving.” — <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review</p><p> </p><p>* “Powerful” — <i>Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books</i>, starred review</p>_x000D_
