Draper, S. (2010). Out of my mind. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Summary: Melody is not like most youngsters. She has a photographic memory, yet she can not walk or talk. She refuses to be represented by her cerebral palsy. She is smarter than most people would imagine. Melody gets integrated into general classes in school where she is treated cruelly. Then she gets a machine that lets her communicate.
Evaluation criteria: Setting/Theme - This book has an elementary school setting. The theme of this book is we should not judge a person by how they look. Melody may be physically disabled but is not mentally disabled.
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