All Zoe ever wanted was to play the piano, which of course would lead to playing at Carnegie Hall. But instead, she gets an organ from her father, who suffers from an anxiety disorder and doesn't leave home much. Her teacher sees her talent and enters her into a recital where she shows her new talent. Gaining friends along the way, Zoe learns that even with a path is changed, the journey down the path is what makes the end so sweet.
Urban, L. (2009). A crooked kind of perfect. Boston, MA: Sandpiper.
- Evaluation Criteria
- Gender and culture, as well as characters, are two criteria of contemporary realistic fiction for this novel. Zoe Elias is the opposite of traditional female characters: she is not only the protagonist in the piece, but she is also supported by male figures who experiences a weakness that wasn’t typically accepted in the past. Her father is the less dominant parent figure due to a social anxiety disorder that he suffers from. Along with him, Wheeler, who seems like the tough guy at school, is able to show is more vulnerable side due to his parent’s divorce and lack of a father at home. These same characteristics produce unique characters that young readers can identify with, as well as see the “emotional growth” of all the characters involved.
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