*Last year I read Front Desk and absolutely adored the story. I was thrilled to learn there was going to be follow-up story. I was even more excited when I learned a member of #bookexpedition received an ARC. The book recently arrived and I've spent the last couple of days revisiting the characters and the now famous motel.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Mia is back and ready to tackle sixth grade with a new sense of purpose.What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
2. *She is thrilled her family, and friends, are now the proud owners of the Calivista Motel.
3. *Once the new school year begins, Mia realizes not everything is going to be smooth sailing.
4. *Her friend Lupe must keep her family situation a secret, especially with Proposition 187 looming over all the citizens of California.
5. *Once again, Mia must be strong, stand on her own two feet, and fight for what she knows is right.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *Overall, I would say I don't usually enjoy the sequel to a well-written story. That was not the case with this second story in the "series".
2. *Reading the book was such fun because I got to go back to the Calivista Motel and "see" all the great and unique characters that were introduced in the first book.
3. *The subject matter, immigration, is extremely timely and relevant. The novel would be great to use with a class to open the discussion about immigrants and what they are facing in our country.
4. *I enjoyed reading about Mia and her complex and interesting relationships with family members, hotel guests, friends, and even her new sixth grade teacher.
5. *The plot takes up right where the first story ended and doesn't disappoint. In fact, I may have enjoyed this second story even more than the first book.
Who Should Read It:
*Three Keys will be perfect for readers in grades three through six. Middle-school readers would also be a target audience for the story. If you know of readers who read Front Desk, then they MUST put the companion title on their TBR list. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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