Melody is disabled, she suffers from quadriplegia bilateral: it can neither move nor speak. If his body is out of his mind he is alive. Historically, Melody has a photographic memory. She remembers everything and is hungry for knowledge. This young girl, almost eleven years, will tell her story. His family, his class, his difference, everything goes, it is revealed completely. Although this is a fictional story, I was impressed. The author just so happens to get in the skin of the character we believe true. I had a huge crush on this book poignant and often revolting. Although attitudes are beginning to change, it is difficult to be born different. Melody knows more than anyone. While some seek to know and see beyond his disability, it will not be the case for all.
I am much attached to Melody. It is very real, but also packed with quality defects. Melody is not a fighter at the beginning of the book, but his encounter with the neighbor, Madame V, will change. Indeed, Madame V will often take care of her and will not hesitate to challenge them to help him progress. It is thanks to her that Melody will store as much knowledge then begin to speak, first through words on his board that technology will soon replace.
The words are of paramount importance for Melody. She has a lot of vocabulary, but since it can not speak, she can not share with others. She is a prisoner of his own body, without the possibility of communicating. I felt empathy for the girl, especially when it comes face to ignorant. They do believe that what they see, we, however, know all of his thoughts. We did not pity her, we are with him and we understand it.
Through the writing of Sharon M. Draper is melody that speaks to us. It is not addressed to us as a child of ten and a half. She is mature, its difference did grow faster than others. The style is very fluid and the short novel instead. It is aimed at a wide audience. It can also be read by young people from the age of Melody by adults. The topics affect everyone.
Melody speaks a lot of his family. It is his part and they are there for her, even when they fail to understand it. It is thanks to the support of those around him that Melody did not give up and always looking to grow and learn new things, even when his teachers take it for a belated. Its appearance does not define it. It is much more than that and she will be aware, little by little, as and history. Supported by his family, Melody will be able to fully use his abilities and intelligence to show all those who underestimate what it can do.
Finally, Silence Melody is a small nugget. It addresses, rightly, too neglected themes in children's literature. I was very touched by Melody and history. If you feel a strong novel, Silence Melody is for you!
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