Volume Seventeen in the Books That Matter Series
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper is surprising in many ways. It is told from the point of view of Melody, a fifth grade girl with cerebral palsy who is unable to talk, walk, or care for herself.
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper is surprising in many ways. It is told from the point of view of Melody, a fifth grade girl with cerebral palsy who is unable to talk, walk, or care for herself.
However,
Melody has a photographic memory and an exquisite
vocabulary. Only, everything is trapped inside of her, yearning to get out.
Melody endures many people in her life who can't see
past her diagnosis but she has some amazing individuals who know her true
abilities. When a communication board shows its limitations, Melody discovers
the Medi-Talker, a device that allows her words to be heard. Once she has that,
she is able to participate in inclusion classes and prove her superior
intelligence when she joins a quiz team.
Melody faces many obstacles in this book, and the
ending was a complete surprise that moved me to tears several times. This is
Melody's story and Out of My Mind is a book that matters.
