Three Keys (Front Desk Novel)

Three Keys is the powerful, hilarious, resonant sequel to Kelly Yang’s award-winning middle-grade novel, Front Desk. We follow Yang’s compassionate and action-driven Asian American protagonist, Mia Tang, into sixth grade. She and her parents are the proud owners of a motel, she runs the front desk with her best friend and she’s finally getting somewhere with her writing! But challenges abound as she faces a doubting new teacher, a struggling motel business and a new immigration law that threatens everyone in her life. Middle graders will feel empowered, learning about resilience as Mia battles against racism in this well-written book.