Out of My Mind
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All Themes Disability and Ability Language, Communication, and Identity Acceptance vs. Rejection Family
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All Characters Melody Brooks Diane Brooks Mrs. Violet Valencia (Mrs. V) Penny Brooks Rose Spencer Mr. Dimming Catherine Molly North Claire Wilson
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Out of My Mind

by

Sharon Draper

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Introduction Intro
Plot Summary Plot
Summary & Analysis
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 12
  • Chapter 13
  • Chapter 14
  • Chapter 15
  • Chapter 16
  • Chapter 17
  • Chapter 18
  • Chapter 19
  • Chapter 20
  • Chapter 21
  • Chapter 22
  • Chapter 23
  • Chapter 24
  • Chapter 25
  • Chapter 26
  • Chapter 27
  • Chapter 28
  • Chapter 29
  • Chapter 30
  • Chapter 31
  • Chapter 32
  • Chapter 33
Themes
  • All Themes
  • Disability and Ability Theme Icon
    Disability and Ability
  • Language, Communication, and Identity Theme Icon
    Language, Communication, and Identity
  • Acceptance vs. Rejection Theme Icon
    Acceptance vs. Rejection
  • Family Theme Icon
    Family
Quotes
Characters
  • All Characters
  • Melody Brooks
  • Diane Brooks
  • Mrs. Violet Valencia (Mrs. V)
  • Penny Brooks
  • Rose Spencer
  • Mr. Dimming
  • Catherine
  • Molly North
  • Claire Wilson
Terms
  • All Terms
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Synesthesia
Symbols
  • All Symbols
  • Fish  Symbol Icon
    Fish
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Ollie, Melody’s pet goldfish who is stuck swimming circles in his bowl, reminds Melody of the way she is trapped in her own body. Just like Melody, he can open and close his mouth…

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