A Crooked Kind of Perfect
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A Crooked Kind of Perfect is a children's novel by Linda Urban.
just like Vladimir Horowitz
. Zoe's mom is obsessed with her work and her dad doesn't have a job, and doesn't like to interact with others. When her father brings home a Perfectone D60 Organ, Zoe is upset because she was hoping for a baby grand piano. The organ
comes with free lessons and her teacher is Miss Person. After a lesson, Zoe disobeys Miss Person and instead of practicing with her tempo, she uses Ramba version. Miss Person realizes that Zoe has talent and decides that Zoe should enter the Perform-O-Rama. Zoe's mom misses her birthday and Zoe is very upset. After things go wrong, and her mother can no longer drive her to the Perform-O-Rama on the following day, she thinks that she won't make it to Perform-O-Rama. She takes out her anger on her dad, and Mr. Elias decides to take Zoe to the Perform-O-Rama, knowing she really wants to do it. Her first performance, at the Perform-O-Rama, doesn't go as well as she'd wanted. But during her second, she looks up in the audience and sees her mom, by her dad. Zoe realizes how good she is. Later, she brings home a 4th place trophy
. With her family and her friend, Wheeler, celebrating her victory around her, she finally realizes that she is very lucky.At the end, her parents realize that Zoe needs to exchange her organ for a real piano
. And with Wheeler, a kid that follows her home, her workaholic mother, and her interaction disabled father, Zoe Elias has a family...in a crooked kind of perfect way! She learns everything is perfect, but just in different ways. Zoe had a former best friend who is wealthy and lives in East Eastside. After winter break, Zoe's best friend becomes best friends with Joella, who is a snotty little brat.
Plot summary
Zoe Elias has dreams of becoming a pianistPianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
just like Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz was a Russian-American classical virtuoso pianist and minor composer. His technique and use of tone color and the excitement of his playing were legendary. He is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century.-Life and early...
. Zoe's mom is obsessed with her work and her dad doesn't have a job, and doesn't like to interact with others. When her father brings home a Perfectone D60 Organ, Zoe is upset because she was hoping for a baby grand piano. The organ
Organ (music)
The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
comes with free lessons and her teacher is Miss Person. After a lesson, Zoe disobeys Miss Person and instead of practicing with her tempo, she uses Ramba version. Miss Person realizes that Zoe has talent and decides that Zoe should enter the Perform-O-Rama. Zoe's mom misses her birthday and Zoe is very upset. After things go wrong, and her mother can no longer drive her to the Perform-O-Rama on the following day, she thinks that she won't make it to Perform-O-Rama. She takes out her anger on her dad, and Mr. Elias decides to take Zoe to the Perform-O-Rama, knowing she really wants to do it. Her first performance, at the Perform-O-Rama, doesn't go as well as she'd wanted. But during her second, she looks up in the audience and sees her mom, by her dad. Zoe realizes how good she is. Later, she brings home a 4th place trophy
Trophy
A trophy is a reward for a specific achievement, and serves as recognition or evidence of merit. Trophies are most often awarded for sporting events, from youth sports to professional level athletics...
. With her family and her friend, Wheeler, celebrating her victory around her, she finally realizes that she is very lucky.At the end, her parents realize that Zoe needs to exchange her organ for a real piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
. And with Wheeler, a kid that follows her home, her workaholic mother, and her interaction disabled father, Zoe Elias has a family...in a crooked kind of perfect way! She learns everything is perfect, but just in different ways. Zoe had a former best friend who is wealthy and lives in East Eastside. After winter break, Zoe's best friend becomes best friends with Joella, who is a snotty little brat.