What reading level is Front Desk?

Front Desk by Kelly Yang is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Front Desk appropriate for?

Front Desk is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Bullying, Poverty & Hardship, Identity & Self-Discovery, Divorce & Family Change.

What genre is Front Desk?

Front Desk is fiction. Part of the Front Desk series.

Does Front Desk have any content warnings?

Front Desk has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Poverty & Hardship, Identity & Self-Discovery, Divorce & Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Front Desk

Kelly Yang

Front Desk

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kelly Yang

Front Desk · Book 1

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Mia Tang dreams of a better life while managing the front desk of a motel with her hardworking immigrant parents. Amid challenges and unfair treatment, she uses her courage and cleverness to stand up for her family and other tenants. This heartfelt story highlights resilience, friendship, and the pursuit of the American dream.

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of Age Multicultural Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, poverty & hardship, identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 9-12.