Draper, S. (2010). Out of my mind. New York: Atheneum.
Out of My Mind takes place in the home and school of the main character, Melody, a pre-teen girl living with cerebral palsy and unable to communicate verbally. Through the "voice" of Melody, we are able to gain a first-person perspective of her surroundings in a realistic, effective way. The reader is also able to identify a universal theme of self-discovery since Melody is a strong main character who is trying to establish a place in her world, however small it is, while also battling her inability to express herself and be understood by others. The angst she sometimes feels is almost palpable to the reader, making her an extremely believable character and adding to the theme.
Evaluation criteria: Setting and theme
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