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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This is one of those books that you read and everything feels better afterward. Just one of those warm fuzzy books that don't seem to exist enough in a world full of "issues" novels. And it's quick, too, so it's not a huge time investment, which means you have no excuse not to read it.
This is a very enjoyable book. I love that she plays Neil Diamond on the organ because that’s a great song. And it’s funny.
Enjoyable, especially since I could relate. Would have been a better read if I were younger.
What a sweet story.
Zoe Elias wants to become a piano prodigy before the age of 18. The only problem is her father (who has major anxiety and has trouble leaving the house) buys her an organ instead of a piano. For almost 11-year old Zoe, this isn't too much of a problem. She already knows what it's like to have a mother who works too much and a father who never leaves the house, so why not a weird sounding organ too? Once Zoe opens her mind to learning how to play, she begins to try other things too; like sitting at the boy's table with the sometimes bully Wheeler and letting out her own volcano burps! Even though she isn't perfect, she finds that a crooked kind of perfect can be just as nice.
I loved this story. It's a quick read and explores some tough issues that kids face like problems at home, friendship, and being and feeling different than ones peers. Zoe is a relatable character, and I was hooked right away.
Zoe Elias wants to become a piano prodigy before the age of 18. The only problem is her father (who has major anxiety and has trouble leaving the house) buys her an organ instead of a piano. For almost 11-year old Zoe, this isn't too much of a problem. She already knows what it's like to have a mother who works too much and a father who never leaves the house, so why not a weird sounding organ too? Once Zoe opens her mind to learning how to play, she begins to try other things too; like sitting at the boy's table with the sometimes bully Wheeler and letting out her own volcano burps! Even though she isn't perfect, she finds that a crooked kind of perfect can be just as nice.
I loved this story. It's a quick read and explores some tough issues that kids face like problems at home, friendship, and being and feeling different than ones peers. Zoe is a relatable character, and I was hooked right away.
Elizabeth's book choice for the month of September.
Elizabeth says that this book is good - "It is the kind of book I like to read." She enjoyed the main character - Zoe who is a 10 year old. She felt Zoe did not belong which she feels is sort of like herself. She described this thought with the kind of socks she likes to wear whereas the other kids in Elizabeth's class like much different shorter type of socks. That is the most she would 'review' the book for me.
This is a simple book that follows a girl through a brief period of time in her life. It is an enjoyable easy read. While being enjoyable, this book brings home the truth that not all children fit in the crowd and that is OK. Actually, it may be better than OK because you when march to your own beat you can be better off than following the crowd. I loved how this young girl loves her dad and appreciates him. I love how she accepted a boy into her life even when she first felt he was intruding into her relationship with her father.
I truly enjoyed this book.
Elizabeth says that this book is good - "It is the kind of book I like to read." She enjoyed the main character - Zoe who is a 10 year old. She felt Zoe did not belong which she feels is sort of like herself. She described this thought with the kind of socks she likes to wear whereas the other kids in Elizabeth's class like much different shorter type of socks. That is the most she would 'review' the book for me.
This is a simple book that follows a girl through a brief period of time in her life. It is an enjoyable easy read. While being enjoyable, this book brings home the truth that not all children fit in the crowd and that is OK. Actually, it may be better than OK because you when march to your own beat you can be better off than following the crowd. I loved how this young girl loves her dad and appreciates him. I love how she accepted a boy into her life even when she first felt he was intruding into her relationship with her father.
I truly enjoyed this book.
I absolutely loved this book. The pacing was great. The characters were quirky, but not too quirky.
Zoe dreams of being a child prodigy & playing the piano at Carnegie Hall. Instead, her dad buys her a small electric organ that comes with free lessons. Her lesson book is full of TV show theme songs, not Mozart or Beethoven or anything elegant. Zoe is an endearing character. I really enjoyed this book.
Zoe Elias is a great protagonist. She deals with the unusual aspects of her life in a matter of fact and upbeat way.
So, you wanted to play the piano and ended up with a wheezy old organ? Master the organ and enter a competition!
So, your Dad is an agoraphobe incapable of holding a job or driving you places you need to go? Accept him for who he is and embrace his good qualities!
So, your workaholic Mom forgets your birthday entirely? Even though you're mad, you don't bring it up or hold it against her, and accept her apology later.
So, the class bully keeps following you home and eating your Dad's cookies? Become his good friend!
So, you get invited to the popular girls birthday party and end up feeling completely out of place? Realize those shallow girls aren't worth it and find better friends.
You'll find yourself cheering for Zoe Elias! What a girl! Also, the exclamations of her organ teacher (Handel's Aunt Hannah!!!) will make you chuckle.
If you like my reviews, please see my blog, "The Haiku Librarian" at http://haikulibrarian.blogspot.com/. Thanks to my friend Karolyn for telling me I should share this link on Goodreads!
So, you wanted to play the piano and ended up with a wheezy old organ? Master the organ and enter a competition!
So, your Dad is an agoraphobe incapable of holding a job or driving you places you need to go? Accept him for who he is and embrace his good qualities!
So, your workaholic Mom forgets your birthday entirely? Even though you're mad, you don't bring it up or hold it against her, and accept her apology later.
So, the class bully keeps following you home and eating your Dad's cookies? Become his good friend!
So, you get invited to the popular girls birthday party and end up feeling completely out of place? Realize those shallow girls aren't worth it and find better friends.
You'll find yourself cheering for Zoe Elias! What a girl! Also, the exclamations of her organ teacher (Handel's Aunt Hannah!!!) will make you chuckle.
If you like my reviews, please see my blog, "The Haiku Librarian" at http://haikulibrarian.blogspot.com/. Thanks to my friend Karolyn for telling me I should share this link on Goodreads!
Zoe Elias wants to play the piano so she can eventually play at Carnegie Hall. Unfortunately, she gets an organ. One of the best books of the year.
Elementary. Funny story about a girl who plays the organ in cheesy competitions and deals with her overly busy mother and off-beat father.