Out of My Mind

Book Review

By Lu, Alma, and Vi

Book: Out of My Mind

Author: Sharon M. Draper

Pages: 295 pg.

Genre: Realistic fiction

Summary: Melody Brooks is an 11 year old girl who is limited to her wheelchair. Although she can’t speak, walk or control her body movement, she is still very smart and people just need to see that. She has always wanted to speak her thoughts but cerebral palsy has prevented that. Because of cerebral palsy her life has been very frustrating. Melody’s wonderful aid, Catherine, has helped her through it all.

Rating: 4 out of 5

Rating because: We love the book but we could have used a little more excitement.

Would we recommend this: Yes, and to all the realistic fiction lovers.

Because: It is full of realistic fiction and you don’t want to stop reading.

A great quote from the book: “Words have always swirled around me like snowflakes—each one delicate and different, each one melting untouched in my hands.”-Melody

We like this quote because: It really tells how she feels about her life.

Where to find: Anywhere that books are sold.