Melody is not only trapped in a wheelchair in her own goal aussi body. She has very little control over her physical functions. She can not walk, can not feed herself, drank the worst thing is she can not communiquer beyond grunts, squeals, and facial expressions unreliable.
People might think her problems are her biggest Obvious physical disabilities, goal if Melody Could Speak, She Would Actually Reveal That She is a very smart young girl. She has a photographic memory, and from as early as she can remember, she has-been learning words and Storing em away. She Learned her alphabet, how to count, and early reading skills Gained just like every youngster --other Whose Parents Em sat in front of the TV to watch Sesame Street. Even Melody: has a fairly decent command of a second language, Spanish, thanks to the cultural diversity of preschool TV programming. The fact remains, no one knows Because Melody can not tell 'em.
Fortunately, Melody's parents' Their sense That child is smart and able of learning just like every child --other, maybe Even More so. They speak for Melody and insisted she expects public school. It has not always-been successful, Because school instead Officials Melody in a special education room Where the teachers-have not always Given her the care she deserves. With the help of one Devoted teacher, a college teacher's help, and a loving neighbor, Melody Is Given a Chance to learn - and has a chance to speak aussi in her own way single.
Melody's world opens Even More When She is mainstreamed into regular classrooms several. She gains confidence and the knowledge That She is as smart as or smarter than kids her age Many. With the academic playing field on the level with her peers, she is reliable to show off her skills and make some friends. HOWEVER, Even Though fitting in and being "normal" may be her greatest desire, it might be year to Prove dream possible.
My heart Went out to Melody as she struggled to communiquer with Those around her. Sharon M. Draper captures the frustration Melody faces every moment of every day. Even though Draper Provides a supportive family for Melody, she aussi shows the frustration of raising a child like Melody. With a straight and frank approach, Draper Reveals the ups and downs of dealing with cerebral palsy. Draper covers everything from the physical challenges to the crushing guilt associated with HAVING and raising a child with the conditions in her trademark style.
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
