Room to Dream (Front Desk #3)

by Kelly Yang Narrated by Sunny Lu

Overview

New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang is back with another heartwarming and inspiring story of Mia and friends!

Mia Tang is going for her dreams!After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family -- to China! A total dream come true! Mia can'twait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some ofthe big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life, like . . .1. Lupe's taking classes at the high school! And Mia's own plans to be a big writer are . . . stuck.2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it.3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing.Can the Calivista survive? Buckle up! Mia is more determined than ever to get through the turbulence, now that she finally has . . .room to dream!

Editorial Reviews

JULY 2021 - AudioFile

Sunny Lu narrates the third in Kelly Yang’s Front Desk series. After delivering the first two audiobooks, Lu is firmly anchored in the winning persona of heroine Mia Tang. This adventure begins when Mia and her family return to their China homeland to visit. She leaves Los Angeles confused about her relationships with her two best friends and feeling stuck over how to achieve her dream of becoming a writer. As she sees the growth that is taking place in Beijing, she experiences new growth in herself and returns to the U.S. a stronger person. Lu embraces Mia’s determination, questioning, and bright spirit. Kelly Yang delivers the author’s note, shining further light on these biographical tales. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

Praise for Room to Dream:

* "Yang sensitively presents issues like racism, consent, and gentrification in an accessible and engaging manner." — Booklist, starred review

* "Fans of this series that keeps going strong will devour this latest entry." — Kirkus, starred review

Awards and Praise for Front Desk:

Parents' Choice Gold Medal Fiction Award Winner

NPR Best Books of the Year

Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year

Publishers WeeklyBest Books of the Year

Washington PostBest Books of the Year

Amazon Best Books of the Year

School Library JournalBest Books of the Year

Bookpage Best Books of the Year

New York Public Library Best Books of the Year

Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year

Top Ten Debut Novels 2018 - ALA Booklist

* "Much-needed." — Booklist, starred review

* "Empowered." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Swiftly-moving." — School Library Journal, starred review

* "Powerful" — Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books, starred review

JULY 2021 - AudioFile

Sunny Lu narrates the third in Kelly Yang’s Front Desk series. After delivering the first two audiobooks, Lu is firmly anchored in the winning persona of heroine Mia Tang. This adventure begins when Mia and her family return to their China homeland to visit. She leaves Los Angeles confused about her relationships with her two best friends and feeling stuck over how to achieve her dream of becoming a writer. As she sees the growth that is taking place in Beijing, she experiences new growth in herself and returns to the U.S. a stronger person. Lu embraces Mia’s determination, questioning, and bright spirit. Kelly Yang delivers the author’s note, shining further light on these biographical tales. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172719561
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/21/2021
Series:	Front Desk Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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