Book description
Four starred reviews and over ten best-of-year lists! "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewWinner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature! "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewMia Tang has a lot of secrets.Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?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, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?Featuring exclusive bonus content!
About the Author
Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several books for young readers, including Three Keys, Room to Dream, Key Player, and the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature winner Front Desk, which was also chosen as a Best Book of the Year by multiple publications, including NPR, The Washington Post, and the New York Public Library. Kelly's family immigrated to the United States from China when she was a young girl, and she grew up in California, in circumstances very similar to those of Mia Tang. After attending college at the age of 13, she graduated UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School. She is the founder of The Kelly Yang Project, a leading writing and debating program for children in Asia and the United States. Her writing has been published in South China Morning Post, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. To learn more about Kelly and the Front Desk series, visit frontdeskthebook.com.
London Fox
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life – it's a unique experience. This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Wild Tesla
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Earl of Arms
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
Hightower
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StormCake
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Cabbie
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved!
Sand Whiskers
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Pixy Mox
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Kingfisher
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Dahlia Bumble
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Tan Stallion
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer.
Mother Hen
ListenBook is a game-changer – it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is a game-changer.
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I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition! I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
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is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
Tomcat
ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
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The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. This app has turned my household chores into moments of intellectual growth. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a true winner. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience