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StatusOn Order
LocationMarshall District
TitleFront Desk: The Graphic Novel
AuthorYang, Kelly
Call NoJGN YAN
CollectionJ New Arrivals
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International Standard Book Number 9781338856446
International Standard Book Number 1338856448
Personal Name Yang, Kelly
Title Statement Front Desk: The Graphic Novel
Imprint Graphix 20261020
Imprint Graphix 20261020
Summary, Etc. The graphic novel adaptation of Kelly Yang's New York Times bestselling book Front Desk! This beautifully illustrated modern classic highlighting Mia Tang's ever-relevant immigrant story is a must-have for every bookshelf and classroom.Mia Tang has a lot of secrets.Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?See Mia and her friends brought to life in this graphic novel adaptation with art by Fumio Obata!

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