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This book reminds me a lot of Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman, only it is appropriate for younger children, as it doesn't have such a devastating ending.
My personal connection with this book is rather ambivalent. I have only taught (for a significant amount of time) one girl with cerebral palsy and, as far as I could tell, she did not comprehend much of the material that was in the regular 6th grade lessons. She had several full time aides over the course of the year and I could never underst ...more
My personal connection with this book is rather ambivalent. I have only taught (for a significant amount of time) one girl with cerebral palsy and, as far as I could tell, she did not comprehend much of the material that was in the regular 6th grade lessons. She had several full time aides over the course of the year and I could never underst ...more
Heartbreaking and triumphant all at the same time. Melody is an eleven year old girl with smarts and sass; she also has cerebral palsy. The book chronicles her struggles to fit in at a normal school and show the world what she really knows and is capable of. I thought the beginning was a bit uneven and hard to get into, but around page 50, the story picks up. I loved Melody--strong and resilient in the face of the idiots at her school, but still a kid in her voice telling the story. A former stu
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Told from point of view of a girl with cerbal palsy. Very well done, not 'poor me' book. Really enjoyed and learned from it.
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Great story! Such an interesting main character...
Wow!!! Amazing story! Everyone should read this story. Loved every moment. Glad story was told from Melody's point of view. Melody should be an inspiration to all of us! Thanks for a great story, Sharon!
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I couldn't put this book down. I had to finish it today. What an inspirational and truly touching story and, most of all, character. Ms. Melody will be with me forever.
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This was a really great book! Made me see people with physical disabilities in a totally new light!
Jun 16, 2010
Ellie
marked it as to-read
Feb 23, 2011
Judith Hill
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Mar 21, 2011
Cathy Blackler
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Mar 04, 2012
Katie I
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May 25, 2012
Kelly Austin
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Sep 15, 2012
BunnyDumpling
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it was amazing
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