Reviews

Three Keys by Kelly Yang

adr1s4nn's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

mogar_pogar's review

challenging 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

4.0

elsanore's review against another edition

challenging hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

debbiebarr's review against another edition

5.0

I absolutely love Kelly's books. This sequel to FRONT DESK continues the conversation on racism and immigration from its predecessor. Much of the story revolves around Mia's best friend, when she finds out they are an undocumented immigrant family.

What I love most about this series is that it shows kids that they have a voice and their own power, and that they can enact change themselves. Sometimes even when it feels you can't affect the big political shifts, you can still make waves with small, personal victories within your own sphere of influence.

sagali's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

isabelduhreader's review against another edition

5.0

Another great story that touches on a lot of topics that children/students NEED to be aware of/learn about

sweaters_raindrops's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

animemiz24's review against another edition

3.0

This is a good follow up to the first book. Mia Tang has started a new year in school, and this story continues on following her journey into the world of growing up in a American society. This specific book has topics about undocumented immigrants, how to feel accepted into a certain group and specifically relations where there is prejudice or non acceptance for unknown factors.

madmollyann's review

5.0

Like in Front Desk, Yang dives deep into the complicated concepts of racism, immigration, deportation, and the power of a vote. All in a language and storytelling style that kids can understand and adults will love. Mia continues to grow and learn, overcoming challenges and becoming a loyal friend and daughter. Don’t miss this one.

mattyb's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Deportation, and Bullying

Moderate: Classism