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Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind

Contemporary LiteratureYoung Adult
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

Melody Brooks is a brilliant girl with cerebral palsy who cannot walk or speak. Trapped in her own mind, she observes everything around her but has no way to communicate her thoughts. When she discovers a new technology that allows her to speak for the first time, Melody's world opens up, challenging perceptions and revealing her true intelligence to those around her.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

EmotionalHopefulInspiring
Coming of AgeFish Out of Water

Genres

Contemporary Literature Young Adult

About the author

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Alan Arkin

Alan Wolf Arkin (born March 26, 1934) is an American actor, director and screenwriter. With a film career spanning six decades, Arkin is known for his performances in Popi; Wait Until Dark; The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming; The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter; Catch-22; The In-Laws; Edward Scissorhands; Glengarry Glen Ross; Thirteen Conversations About One Thing; Little Miss Sunshine; and Argo. He has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor twice for his performances in T...