101 pages • 3 hours read
Sharon M. DraperOut of My Mind
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper, Melody Brooks, a highly intelligent fifth grader with cerebral palsy, navigates life unable to communicate verbally and bound to a wheelchair. With the support of her parents, neighbor Mrs. V, personal aide Catherine, and a Medi-Talker, Melody excels academically and makes the Whiz Kids quiz team, facing prejudice and overcoming significant challenges along the way.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper is widely praised for its compelling portrayal of a young girl with cerebral palsy. Readers appreciate its inspiring, heartfelt narrative and its powerful message about the importance of empathy and inclusion. Some critique the plot as occasionally predictable and note some repetitive elements, yet the book remains a highly recommended read.
Who Should Read Out of My Mind?
Readers who would enjoy Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper are typically middle-grade to early teen students who appreciate heartfelt, inspiring stories about overcoming adversity. Fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan will find this novel's focus on resilience and empathy engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
700LBook Details
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Gender / Feminism
Disability
Identity: Gender
Values/Ideas: Music
Identity: Disability