Commentary On Out Of My Mind By Sharon Draper

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The book Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper is a realistic fictional book about the underestimation of those who are physically disabled told through the perspective of Melody, an eleven year old who is unable to move or talk, yet is extremely intelligent. It is a great book for middle school readers to use to understand more about those who are physically disabled, including their thoughts and feelings, discrimination towards them, their hardships, etc. Out of My Mind is an influencing, and interesting book that motivates and teaches readers that disabled people should be accepted in society and are no different for others. Out of My Mind is a meaningful book great for middle schoolers with the beneficial ideas and lessons given, the large combination

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