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Key Player (Front Desk #4)

by Kelly Yang

Soccer, school, and big decisions at the motel

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Soccer, school, and big decisions at the motel

In the fourth Front Desk novel, Mia Tang’s excitement over the Women’s World Cup connects with questions about identity and belonging: the final is between the U.S. and China, and Mia sees her own two identities reflected in the matchup. At the same time, she is trying to improve her P.E. grade by securing interviews with the teams, while her family faces the challenge of buying a home and a former motel owner returns as a co-owner. These intersecting goals bring school, family, and motel life into the same story, with Mia confronting uncertainty as she works toward what she wants.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Kids ages 9–12 interested in soccer and school-related challenges.
Readers following Mia Tang’s story in the Front Desk series.
Readers interested in themes of immigration, identity, and family goals.

Themes

Immigration and belongingIdentityFamily and home ownershipSoccer and ambition

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Book overview

Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang!

Mia Tang is play to win!

The Women's World Cup is coming to Southern California, and everyone has soccer fever--especially Mia Tang! The U.S. team is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. But when her P.E. teacher gives her a C, Mia tries to pull up her grade by scoring interviews with the championship teams. It's not so easy when . . .

1. The two teams are hunkered down in secret hotels in Pasadena and not taking any media requests.

2. Mr. Yao is back at the motel--as a co-owner! Jason is sure his dad deserves a second chance. Mia is not so sure.

3. Mia's parents are trying to buy a house of their very own, which turns out to be a LOT harder than they thought!

As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face strikers from all corners, as well as her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win big, it's Mia Tang!

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