Out of my mind.NY: Atheneum.* Out of all the books I have read in recent months, this one is my absolute favorite!!!Summary & AnalysisMelody is a tremendously intelligent girl with a photographic memory, but she isutterly unable to share her thoughts and knowledge.Melody was born withcerebral palsy. No matter how hard she tries Melody cannot communicateeffectively with others.She struggles daily with her frustrations as she is put in aneducational environment for mental disabled children. Finally, with the help of heraide at school, Melody learns of a computer that she can use to finally communicateher thoughts and wishes. Unfortunately, most of her classmates still do not accepther.Through these challenges, the reader can see Melody persevere and become astronger individual.Draper writes a superb plot with heart wrenching momentsand thrilling triumphs.This story told through Melody’s perspective will make givestudents and adults alike feel a new appreciation for others with disabilities afterexperiencing this powerful story.
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