Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Eleven-year-old Melody has a photographic memory. Her head is like a video
camera that is always recording. Always. And there’s no delete button. She’s the
smartest kid in her whole school—but NO ONE knows it.
Most people—her teachers and doctors included—don’t think she’s capable of learning, and up until recently her school days consisted of listening to the same preschool-level alphabet lessons again and again and again. If only she could speak up, if only she could tell people what she thinks and knows. But she can’t. She can’t talk. She can’t walk. She can’t write.
Being stuck inside her head is making Melody go out of her mind—that is, until she discovers something that will allow her to speak for the first time ever. At last Melody has a voice . . . but not everyone around her is ready to hear it. (www.amazon.com/books)
Alrighty! Let's get started with this review, shall we? Out of My Mind is a powerful story told from the point of view of Melody herself. It is extremely well written and hard hitting. It will, hopefully, change your view of people with disabilities.
There is no bad language in this book.
People are mean to Melody. Two girls at school make fun of Melody and the other children with disabilities. The teacher calls them out and punishes them but the issue is never truly resolved.
Melody never retaliates to the kids who mock her even once she finds her voice. She is loving, even if she is angry inside. She is very kind and an excellent role model.
There are many people in this book who take good care of Melody. They are wonderful examples of how we should treat people with mental and physical limitations.
Overall, this is a compelling story which will challenge you to make a difference in your school, church, community, etc. Who knows? Maybe it will make a difference in you.
Happy reading!
~Thalia
Most people—her teachers and doctors included—don’t think she’s capable of learning, and up until recently her school days consisted of listening to the same preschool-level alphabet lessons again and again and again. If only she could speak up, if only she could tell people what she thinks and knows. But she can’t. She can’t talk. She can’t walk. She can’t write.
Being stuck inside her head is making Melody go out of her mind—that is, until she discovers something that will allow her to speak for the first time ever. At last Melody has a voice . . . but not everyone around her is ready to hear it. (www.amazon.com/books)
Alrighty! Let's get started with this review, shall we? Out of My Mind is a powerful story told from the point of view of Melody herself. It is extremely well written and hard hitting. It will, hopefully, change your view of people with disabilities.
There is no bad language in this book.
People are mean to Melody. Two girls at school make fun of Melody and the other children with disabilities. The teacher calls them out and punishes them but the issue is never truly resolved.
Melody never retaliates to the kids who mock her even once she finds her voice. She is loving, even if she is angry inside. She is very kind and an excellent role model.
There are many people in this book who take good care of Melody. They are wonderful examples of how we should treat people with mental and physical limitations.
Overall, this is a compelling story which will challenge you to make a difference in your school, church, community, etc. Who knows? Maybe it will make a difference in you.
Happy reading!
~Thalia
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