Questions About Front Desk (Front Desk #1)

by Kelly Yang (Goodreads Author)

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Could this be a read aloud to a diverse class of second graders or would they be too young? TIA

Erin Wow, interesting responses. It probably wouldn't be my first choice for a second grade classroom, but I don't personally think 2nd graders are too you…moreWow, interesting responses. It probably wouldn't be my first choice for a second grade classroom, but I don't personally think 2nd graders are too young to think about any of the topics addressed in the story. It would definitely need to be supported with conversations about the text, but the idea that children are too young to talk about discrimination is v. odd to me. (less)

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The Scholastic flyer notes that this book has "some mature content." Anyone know what that might be? My 10 year-old wants to read it.

Mary T The word "hell" is used several times in dialogue as well as b******. Nothing horrible, but something that stuck out to me as I was reading it.…moreThe word "hell" is used several times in dialogue as well as b******. Nothing horrible, but something that stuck out to me as I was reading it.(less)

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Would this be appropriate for 4th graders? I am looking for a read aloud that focuses on real-world problems and diversity.

Teresa Yes! I think they would really relate to this title--it's funny, Mia is very likable, and there is a lot to discuss.…moreYes! I think they would really relate to this title--it's funny, Mia is very likable, and there is a lot to discuss.(less)

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Are the bad words really necessary?

Rob McGrory I didn't see any bad words in the book…moreI didn't see any bad words in the book(less)

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