If there is one book teens and parents (and everyone else) should read this year, Out of My Mind should be it.
Meet Melody Brooks—an eleven-year-old genius trapped inside a body that won’t cooperate. When she finally finds her voice through technology, everything changes. This multiple Coretta Scott King Award-winning novel will break your heart wide open and remind you why every voice matters.
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From multiple Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Sharon M. Draper comes an unforgettable story that will change the way you see the world. Out of My Mind introduces us to Melody Brooks, a brilliant eleven-year-old girl with a photographic memory and a sharp wit—but no one knows it because she can’t speak or write due to cerebral palsy.
Trapped inside her own body, Melody has spent her entire life being underestimated by nearly everyone around her. But when she finally gets the chance to communicate through a computer, everything changes. Her voice emerges, powerful and undeniable, revealing the extraordinary mind that’s been hidden all along.
This deeply moving novel explores themes of disability, determination, and the fierce desire to be heard. Draper crafts a protagonist who will break your heart and inspire you in equal measure. Melody’s journey toward self-advocacy and acceptance resonates with readers of all ages, making this story essential reading for families, classrooms, and book clubs.
Critics have praised Out of My Mind as a must-read. The Denver Post declared, “If there is one book teens and parents (and everyone else) should read this year, Out of My Mind should be it.” Now a major media tie-in, this powerful story continues to touch hearts and open minds.
Perfect for anyone seeking a story about resilience, empathy, and the unbreakable human spirit. Stop by our shop in Perkins Cove to discover why this award-winning novel has become a modern classic.
If there is one book teens and parents (and everyone else) should read this year, Out of My Mind should be it.
A gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes.
Draper's novel is both heartbreaking and inspirational.
Unflinching and realistic.
This is a powerful story, one that will appeal to a broad audience.
| Weight | 0.51 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.13 × 0.90 × 7.63 in |
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| Subject | Dating & Relationships, Disabilities, Family, Health & Daily Living, Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction, Media Tie-in, Physical Impairments, Social Themes |
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