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4.46 AVERAGE
4.46 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed the second book in the Front Desk series. I specifically liked how this was semi biographical, and because of my age in 1994, I was unaware that this was happening in California.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
This awesome sequel to the bestseller Front Desk is another it for Yang. It's powerful, emotional, and engaging story draws in the reader to the struggles of Mia Tang, with her writing, the motel, and finding out her friend has immigrated illegally. I especially love the last sentence, in which the title originated.
challenging
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deportation
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Xenophobia, Classism
Minor: Hate crime, Sexism
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-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
Nice follow up to Front Desk! Addresses real & current issues with racism, difficulty making ends meet, and unfair legislation. Excellent read.
Well written but agonising look at the plight of immigrants (legal and otherwise) through the lens of Mia and her classmates.
This is a historic flashback. The increased polarisation in recent years a stark reminder that things have not improved.
This is a historic flashback. The increased polarisation in recent years a stark reminder that things have not improved.
Three Keys is one of those books that makes you realize all of the goodness there is in the world even when the world seems to be falling apart. Immigration plays a huge role in this book. I highly recommend reading it and then recommending this book to someone else. Middle grade book perfect for everyone!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
emotional
hopeful
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:
No