Out of My Mind ~ Sharon Draper

Out of My Mind, by Sharon Draper, is an incredible YA novel about a girl with cerebral palsy who is brilliant but trapped by her disability because she cannot speak or write. She struggles to demonstrate her abilities to her teachers, classmates, and even doctors; and once her intellect is known, she is forced to learn, through some very heart-wrenching experiences, that being different isn’t easy.  

Over and over I see students laugh and cry with the characters in this novel, and readers ultimately learn that the encouragement and support of a few close family members and friends matters far more than the opinions of our acquaintances. Out of My Mind is a must-read.

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Maturity Rating: 1/4Although this novel is an emotional read at times, its content is appropriate for an upper elementary or  middle school audience.

Pages: 295

Lexile: 700L

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