The fourth in Yang’s Front Desk series is once again narrated by Sunny Lu. It’s lovely to be welcomed back into Mia’s life by Lu’s familiar voice. Mia, however, is far from comfortable. Her PE class is focusing on soccer as the Women’s World Cup is set to take place in Los Angeles. Lu fluidly expresses Mia’s divided feelings of loyalty when the Chinese soccer team plays the American team. Furthermore, a bad grade might keep Mia from going to journalism camp. Lu transitions easily from English to Chinese pronunciations. Minor characters have major issues in this audio, and Lu portrays each clearly—always with Mia’s clever, sensitive reactions as she aids best friends and family, and even finds compassion for an adversary. S.W. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
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!
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!
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940175168618 |
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| Publisher: | Scholastic, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 09/06/2022 |
| Series: | Front Desk Series |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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