Out of My Mind

What awful little monster snots. This is why you should still be allowed to hit children in school.

“What would you do if you could fly?”“I'd be scared to let go.”“Afraid you'd fall?”“No. Afraid it would feel so good, I'd just fly away.”

I had never heard of this book before until I read a chapter to the kids I was subbing for. I immediately wanted to go back to the beginning and read the whole thing.

Melody never gives up and always keeps on trying no matter how hard her life is. The book made me laugh; it made me cry. My heart was breaking for her at the ending but she was a much better person inside than 100% healthy people are.

I gave it 5 stars and it really deserves that rating. My only critique is we were not given a final scene between Melody and her mother and I think that gives the book a big disservice considering the last time we see them together.

Even if this isn't your normal type of book, even if you are an adult and don't usually read middle grade books, read this one!