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Out of My Mind

by Sharon M. DRAPER
6 CDs. 7 hrs. S. & S. Audio. Aug. 2016. $29.99. ISBN 9781508229414. digital download.
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Gr 4–6—Melody is an intelligent 11-year-old girl with a photographic memory and cerebral palsy. She can't walk or talk, but she is hungry to learn and eager for language to express herself. Draper has crafted a likable protagonist with typical tween thoughts and emotions—Melody dreams that she will be the first chosen for school projects and games—all of which are compounded by the difficulties of living with cerebral palsy. Her patience and persistence are inspiring traits that will encourage and affirm the efforts of her readers. Sisi Aisha Johnson has created a charming Melody and successfully voices the girl's parents, teachers, and doctors.
VERDICT This is a recommended purchase for all school and public libraries. ["Kids will benefit from being introduced to Melody and her gutsy, candid, and compelling story": SLJ 3/10 review of the S. & S. Atheneum book.]
Reviewed by Mary Lee Bulat, Harwinton Public Library, CT , Nov 01, 2016

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