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A ten-year-old girl runs the front desk of a motel and dreams of being a writer
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What it is about
Mia Tang and her parents manage the Calivista Motel. While she works the front desk, she writes letters and helps others, and she learns to stand up for what she believes.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like a story about family, courage and community.
What you will get
An inspiring story of a girl with a big heart, a pen and the courage to make things right.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Immigrant family · Community · Writing
Best for
Ages 9–12
Length
304 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Who
Mia Tang.
World
A motel in California.
What makes it different
Based on the author’s own childhood.
Feel
Hopeful and warm.
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