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Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) — Content Guide for Parents

By Kelly YangScholastic, Incorporated2023-05-02ISBN 9781338621136320 pages
Room to Dream (Front Desk #3)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang is back with another heartwarming and inspiring story of Mia and friends!

Mia Tang is going for her dreams!

After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family -- to China! A total dream come true! Mia can't wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life, like . . .

1. Lupe's taking classes at the high school! And Mia's own plans to be a big writer are . . . stuck.

2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it.

3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing.

Can the Calivista survive? Buckle up! Mia is more determined than ever to get through the turbulence, now that she finally has . . . room to dream!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no explicit violence in 'Room to Dream (Front Desk #3)'. The narrative discusses themes like racism and gentrification but does not depict physical violence or harm between characters. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While some situations may be described as slightly intense, they do not reach the level of being scary or traumatic for readers.

  • Does Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) have violence?

    There is no explicit violence in 'Room to Dream (Front Desk #3)'. The narrative discusses themes like racism and gentrification but does not depict physical violence or harm between characters.

  • Does Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) have scary content?

    The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While some situations may be described as slightly intense, they do not reach the level of being scary or traumatic for readers.

  • Does Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book. The search results focus on themes of racism, consent, and gentrification, but do not mention any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative tackles themes of racism and discrimination, particularly as they relate to Mia and her experiences as an immigrant. The story highlights the challenges faced by characters due to their racial backgrounds and the impact of gentrification on their community.

  • Does Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) have profanity?

    There is no profanity in the book. The narrative includes some mild insults but does not feature any curse words, making it appropriate for its target audience.

  • Does Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in the book. The focus is primarily on personal and social issues such as racism and gentrification, rather than environmental topics.

  • Does Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) have sexual identity?

    The book includes discussions about consent, with a boy asking for permission to hug female friends and a scene where Mia receives an unwanted kiss. Additionally, Mia writes about her first crush and addresses sexist double standards in her school newspaper.

  • Does Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) have gender roles?

    The book addresses gender roles through Mia's experiences with sexism and her reflections on societal expectations. It critiques double standards related to gender, particularly in the context of young girls navigating friendships and crushes.

  • Does Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'Room to Dream (Front Desk #3)'. While there are references to LGBTQ+ content in the broader series, specifically in the next book, 'Key Player', this book itself does not include such themes.