Mia Tang has a lot of secrets: 1. She lives in a motel, not a big house. 2. Her parents hide immigrants. 3. She wants to be a writer.
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, and go for her dreams?
Perfect for fans of Boy At the Back of the Class and A Kind of Spark.
A story about a Chinese girl called Mia living in America with her parents, this book explores the themes of immigration, prejudice, poverty, institutionalised racism and what it looks like to hold onto hope in turbulent times. Mia’s account of the difficulties her family faces as immigrants in modern day America is moving and powerful. Recommended for upper KS2 and beyond.
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