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Out of My Mind

By: Sharon M. Draper
Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson
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Publisher's summary

From award-winning author Sharon Draper comes Out of My Mind, the story of a brilliant girl who cannot speak or write.

Melody is not like most people. She cannot walk or talk, but she has a photographic memory; she can remember every detail of everything she has ever experienced. She is smarter than most of the adults who try to diagnose her and smarter than her classmates in her integrated classroom - the very same classmates who dismiss her as mentally challenged because she cannot tell them otherwise. But Melody refuses to be defined by cerebral palsy. And she's determined to let everyone know it...somehow.

In this breakthrough story - reminiscent of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - from multiple Coretta Scott King Award winner Sharon Draper, listeners will come to know a brilliant mind and a brave spirit who will change forever how they look at anyone with a disability.

©2010 Sharon M. Draper. All rights reserved. (P)2010 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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"If there is one book teens and parents (and everyone else) should read this year, Out of My Mind should be it." ( Denver Post)

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It was my favorite book

I like Melody I have a prosthetic leg so I understand some of what happens to her. I want to meet her so bad. She seems amazing. - Z age 9

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This book is full of surprises and i loved it i really recommend this amazing book!

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Amazing Story, Awesome Narration

This story was very well written and the narrator was absolutely amazing! 10/10 would recommend to everyone!

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Out Of My Mind Is Absolutely Incredible

I just started this book. Recommended to friends. Love it so far. It's amazing and entertaining.

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Amazing a must read

This book was brilliant. A perfect book to read if you love a great story.

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A must read

An amazing book that puts you in the head of someone who can’t talk for herself.

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CUTE😻😿😍😍😍

She is amazing and smart I love the plot and story She is so sweet and mistreated

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I love it it reminds me of wonder aslo a super book I highly recommended it

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Best book I've ever listened to. great for kids and adults, reader was perfect.

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I LOVE IT

I love the book overall it was amazing the storyline was very interesting and I couldn't keep my eyes off the book.

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