The Order of Things by Kaija Langley
April really, really, REALLY wants to learn to play the drums. Problem is, her mother would pick that as the very LAST instrument she would like her daughter to learn. Still, April is detemined and has help from her best friend Zee, and his dad, both who love music. In fact, Zee is so good at playing the violin, he was accepted into a special music school. It is going to be hard for April to not got to school with her best friend Zee every day, but she will figure out a way to make it work. However, April has no idea just how bad things are going to get.
Recommended for grades 6 and up.