Book description
Ten-year-old Zoe Elias dreams of playing a baby grand piano at Carnegie Hall. But when Dad ventures to the music store and ends up with a wheezy organ instead of a piano, Zoe's dreams hit a sour note. Learning the organ versions of old TV theme songs just isn't the…
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1 author picked A Crooked Kind of Perfect as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Another hilarious tale about trying something new!
Ten-year-old Zoe Elias sets out to find fame when she starts piano lessons, but the road to Carnegie Hall isn’t as straightforward as she expects. Then her Dad accidentally purchases an electric Hammond organ at the local shopping mall, Zoe is propelled into a whole new world.
I love the way her ambition gradually grows into compassion for others, and making music for the joy of it.
From Laurel's list on luring your kids into trying new things.
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