Out of My Mind, (Paperback)

from rrossi1

This is a great novel about a girl with cerebral palsy. It goes through her elementary school life, and address all her hardships with not being able to communicate like "everyone else". She eventually gets a computer that she can have talk for her when she types into it. Overall, this book teach...

from sommerkirk

This novel describes a young girl, Melody, who feels as though she is trapped in her own mind. Melody goes throughout her elementary school years frustrated and unable to truly connect with others, until 5th grade. Melody gets a talking machine and is finally able to express herself. She competes...

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When I read Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper I didn't know what to expect, but I was pulled in by Melody's story. My heart went out to her knowing that she was just like everybody else inside. I can't imagine how frustrating it would be to have everyone misunderstand my wants and needs! This book ...

from Lauramel

I loved this book. It really opened my eyes about cerebral palsey. I was not aware of how incredibly intelligence a child with this condition could be. It is a wonderful book to share with middle schoolers and 4th and 5th graders in order to encourage discussions about individuality and accepting...

from ndange1

There are four reasons why I like this book. First, the writing was enjoyable to read. Throughout the novel, the story flowed wonderfully. It was an absolute pleasure to read. The writing was so great I could not put the book down. I was bringing it everywhere with me: work, school, and the bus. ...