Jump in Ten year old Mia Tang is keeping some massive secrets. Number one is that she does not live in a traditional house. She lives in the busy Calivista Motel, where she proudly manages the front desk every single day while her hardworking immigrant parents clean the guest rooms. Why it pulls you in The stakes at the motel are incredibly high. Mia's parents are secretly letting other vulnerable immigrants stay in the empty rooms for free. If the cruel and demanding motel owner, Mr. Yao, discovers what they are doing, the entire Tang family will lose everything they have built. On top of that, Mia has a secret dream of her own. She desperately wants to become a writer, even though her mother insists she should focus on math because English is not her first language. Who is it for Readers who love stories about resilience, big dreams, and helping others will cheer for Mia. It takes an enormous amount of courage, kindness, and hard work to survive the turbulent year, but Mia is determined to protect her family, support the motel guests, and finally chase down her biggest dreams.