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Great re-read in 2023 as I prepped questions for my students' Battle of the Books. Love Draper's writing style, and I love introducing Melody to my students and hearing them talk so enthusiastically about this book!
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This was a really poignant and powerful book. I particularly loved the earlier parts of the book, before Melody was given a way to really share her "voice". I was mesmerized by Melody's insights, wit and intelligence. I loved her observations of the people and ...more
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This was a really poignant and powerful book. I particularly loved the earlier parts of the book, before Melody was given a way to really share her "voice". I was mesmerized by Melody's insights, wit and intelligence. I loved her observations of the people and ...more
I LOVED THIS! I definitely think I’m going to use it for my students this year.
Melody is a brilliant girl with a virtually photographic memory, yet most people who meet her assume that she is mentally retarded because her cerebral palsy keeps her from speaking and controlling her body's movements. A young classroom aide's discovery of a communication tool, allows Melody to compete in the Whiz Kids competition against her classmates, but how will they feel about her 'instant' intelligence? A good story that avoids predictable and easy answers.
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I loved this book. It made me laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time.
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