A girl genius, trapped in a cerebral palsied body, learns to navigate the world of school, teachers, and unkind students to find herself.



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Out of My Mind






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Sharon Draper

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Ten-year-old Melody has a photographic memory and is the smartest child in her whole school, but no one knows it because she is trapped by cerebral palsy in a body that can hardly function. Melody has to be fed and dressed, and for years she has been stuck in a classroom with other mentally-challenged children—listening to the same pre-school alphabet lessons over and over. She also has to endure the teasing and unkind words of classmates and teachers who do not treat her like a human being. Only Melody's parents and one caregiver have an inkling of the richness of who she really is.

When Melody discovers that she can talk through a computer, she is able to speak for the very first time. A whole other world begins to open up for her, but will the students and teachers have the interest, understanding, and compassion to include her in their world?

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This remarkable book is bound to show our young people the gifts of being open, curious, and kind to those whose journey in life carries such hard physical struggle and challenge.

I have a young friend with cerebral palsy. She will find Melody's story a great comfort and affirmation, as will any person who reads it and listens within. I highly recommend this poignant book to young people and adults alike!

(Ages: 10 and up)

#16601 - Hardcover Book - 295 pgs
Our price $16.99

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