The story of Mia and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel
continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the
award-winning novel Front Desk.
Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever. She and her
parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the
front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she's finally getting
somewhere with her writing!But as it turns out, sixth grade is no
picnic...1. Mia's new teacher doesn't think her writing is all that
great. And her entire class finds out she lives and works in a motel! 2.
The motel is struggling, and Mia has to answer to the Calivista's many,
many worried investors.3. A new immigration law is looming and if it
passes, it will threaten everything -- and everyone -- in Mia's
life.It's a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her
determination to hang on tight. But if anyone can find the key to
getting through turbulent times, it's Mia Tang!