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Key Player (Front Desk #4)

by Kelly Yang

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Soccer goals and challenges at home

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    New York Times bestselling author

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Soccer goals and challenges at home

The Women’s World Cup final between the U.S. and China gives Mia a moment to connect her two identities, while a disappointing P.E. grade sends her in search of interviews with the teams. That goal is complicated by the teams’ privacy, Mr. Yao’s return to the motel as a co-owner, and her parents’ efforts to buy a house. These strands bring soccer, family decisions, and questions of trust together in the fourth Front Desk novel, with Mia confronting obstacles both on and off the field.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers aged 9–12 interested in soccer and the Women’s World Cup.
  • Readers who enjoy contemporary children’s fiction about family, school, and immigrant experiences.
  • Readers following the Front Desk series.

Themes

Soccer and competitionImmigrant identityFamily and home ownershipTrust and second chances

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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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