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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book is about a young girl who has cerebral palsy, meaning she can't walk or talk. This girl has a photographic memory though and remembers everything that she experiences. This book follows her challenging journey at school. This book is good for upper elementary ages I would use this book when talking about disability and inclusion Independent Reading Level: 5th - 8th grade Awards: Josette Frank Award (2011) Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book (2010) California Young Reader Medal (2013) Mark Twain Award (2012) Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award (2012-2013) Prairie Pasque Award: Won in 2012 Sasquatch Reading Award (2013) Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (2011-2012) Virginia Readers' Choice Award (2011) Volunteer State Book Award (2012)
This book could be considered an eye opener to many. I think this would be a good book to read for teenage students because at that age everyone is different and sometimes kids can be cruel to children who aren't like them. I have a friend who has cerebral palsy so this book was very emotional but quite nice for me to read. Out of My Mind was a book that put things in perspective for me. This novel is about a girl name Melody who is not able to speak or walk. Melody is a 12 year old girl who is was diagnosed with Cerbal Palsy, throughout this book it covers so many themes such as, courage, empathy, perseverance and so much more. We see the obstacles Melody is faced throughout the novel and how she is treated by those around her. Many people in the novel judge Melody by her disability instead of an actual person. The way this book put things in perspective for me personally was how we take for granted the things we are able to do and how there are cruel teachers and classmates out there. This novel was a prime example of how not all teachers are the best. I think this shows how amazing Melody is as a person and how she overcomes what is thrown at her. Melody is such a strong kind hearted girl who just wants to fit in like everyone else. It also shows the love and support of her family and close friends. They love Melody unconditionally regardless of her disability. I think this is a book that all people should read not just education majors. This novel reminds you of how people are different, but love them for them despite how different they may be. I would highly recommend this novel as it brought so many emotions to me as a person. Belongs to SeriesOut of My Mind (1) AwardsDistinctionsNotable Lists
Considered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time. No library descriptions found. |
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Tells the story of Melody Brooks, an 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Despite her physical limitations, Melody has a brilliant mind and is highly intelligent, but she is often misunderstood and overlooked because she cannot speak or move in typical ways.