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Out of My Mind

By Sharon M. Draper

Adjectives

inspirational heartfelt thought-provoking

Genres

Realistic Fiction Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Melody Brooks has cerebral palsy, rendering her unable to speak or write. Despite this, she possesses a photographic memory and is the smartest pupil in her school. Misunderstood and underestimated, Melody's world changes when she acquires a device that enables her to communicate, revealing her true intellect and challenging perceptions.

About the author

Sharon M. Draper is a popular author who writes exciting and inspiring books for children and young people. She is well known for her novel 'Out of My Mind', which has touched the hearts of many readers. Sharon was a teacher before she became a writer, and she loves to encourage children to enjoy reading.

Pages

295 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Published

2012

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