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A crooked kind of perfect by linda urban, paperback barnes. Linda urban books list of books by author linda urban. You can copy as an entire packet or you can copy pages individually. All she needs is a baby grand so she can start her lessons, and then shell be well on her way to carnegie hall. Linda urban writer of childrens books linda was born in detroit, michigan. Although her dreams of playing the piano include performances in carnegie hall. This edition is only available for distribution through the school marketp. Linda urban, the former marketing director at vromans bookstore in pasadena, california, now writes childrens books. Apr 06, 2009 linda urban s debut novel, a crooked kind of perfect, was selected for many best books lists and was nominated for twenty state awards.
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