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Three Keys by Kelly Yang

12 reviews

mattyb's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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ireedalot's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Out of the first 2 books in this series, I feel this one is difinently better. Not that the other was bad, but I love how this one takes a deeper dive into issues both political and everyday when it comes to racism. I love how it is informative and reflective, making you think and was also inspiration and hopeful. 100% a must read.

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hannahsbookshelf's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Another wonderful story based around the Calivista Motel and the real-life Proposition 187 in California in the 90s. This is based on Kelly Yang's real-life experiences as well as other immigrants, both documented and undocumented experiences before and after Prop 187. She was elated when the Courts threw out Prop 187 and thought that was the last tine politicians would run campaigns based on such hatred. But when Trump's Republican party were pushing for a similar situation, and the vitorol from the American public was giving her déjà vu, Yang knew she had to write about it.

As with Front Desk, our protagonist, Mia, is a delightful and motivated little girl. She alongside her family, and friends come up against yet more challenges in this second book but as always, kindness and teamwork win in the end. A fantastic story to introduce race issues to young children in a light manner.

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imstephtacular's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

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anniereads221's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The way i love these characters and just love to see them do good and want the best for them and their families. Mia and Lupe's friendship is amazingly shown throughout. I love it

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_forestofpages's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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linesiunderline's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The sequel to Front Desk picks up right where the first book left off, and it is another installment that belongs in every single library - public and school.

I think Yang does a brilliant job, almost all of the time, presenting very difficult, complex, and sometimes traumatic events, in a way that most children can likely internalize, no matter their history and experience.

This is an earnest and empowering read. I love the three central characters. They are presented lovingly and with nuance.

Sometimes the political aspect seemed a bit heavy handed, and at first I found Mia’s teacher to be almost caricature-ish. I was happy to see her develop into a more believable person.

I will be eager to continue seeing where the series goes. Important and thoughtful work.

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