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allicatca's review
4.0
I listened to this on audio CD. The reader did a great job and I found this story to be original and heartfelt. I especially appreciate the author talking about expectations... my kids seem to be disappointed when they can't have what they want or go where they want or do what they want.
A girl who gets an organ instead of a piano and makes the best of it? Great!
The descriptions of characters, personalities, and relationships really rang true for me although I'm almost 50 and maybe I'm out of touch.
A girl who gets an organ instead of a piano and makes the best of it? Great!
The descriptions of characters, personalities, and relationships really rang true for me although I'm almost 50 and maybe I'm out of touch.
alidottie's review against another edition
2.0
2 and a half. We listened to this in the car and I know for sure that I don't love listening to books. Might have liked it more if I didn't have it read to me--thus getting the narrator's interpretation of how things were said or thought.
barnesbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
This novel is so cute! It captures the voice and dreams of an 11 year old girl perfectly. I love how Zoe grew up a bit and learned to appreciate what she had. The unconditional support she had from her dad and Wheeler was amazing. I also loved the representation of nurodivergents in her dad, because he clearly had autism and/or bad social anxiety. Overall, a very cute, easy read perfect for middle grade readers.
dherzey's review against another edition
4.0
This is such an adorable and fun read. I like every character and how this book teaches us to never give up, just keep playing.
Recommended to all young readers and adults alike.
Recommended to all young readers and adults alike.
char678's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
barbtetnis's review
5.0
I adore this book! Read twice. Hilarious with a heart. Great read aloud. A girl wants a piano but gets an organ. For any pianist out there, the humor and irony is great!
mlejmeyer's review
4.0
Linda Urban does characterization almost flawlessly; I've become such a huge fan of her writing in the past year. Her books just call "readaloud" to me!