Out of My Mind discussion

This book should be read by everyone because it will give you a better understanding of a person with a disability and help you understand that they are exactly like you even if they speak or walk differently.

I agree, I read the book and fell in love with it! I read a similar book called Wonder and it was like that a little.

Yeah, I thought that the book was really good. I had never actually read a book like this before I read this one. Mostly because the books didn't appeal to me. Then my librarian told me I should read it so I did. Now I read books like this more often.

agreed

What other books do you read now?

I think this book should be required reading . . .

I have read Anything but Typical and Nothing (at least I think that's what it's called) after I finished this one.

I totally agree!! I think everybody should read out of my mind! It is just out of my mind!!

What are the other books like this one? I have now added "Anything But Typical" by Nora Baskin to my reading list but who wrote "Wonder"?

Really, I actually don't know!!

Paleyellowstar wrote: "What are the other books like this one? I have now added "Anything But Typical" by Nora Baskin to my reading list but who wrote "Wonder"?"

Some other books like this one are Accidents of Nature and Blindsided. Blindsided is about someone going blind, but it is sort of the same as out of my mind because you are in her head. Their is also girl stolen where it is about a blind girl being kidnapped.There is also Joey Pigza swallowed the key. This one is about a boy with ADHD.It is great too.

Thanks Koalalover! I put all of your recommendations on hold with my local library.

This book was the best one I have ever read (and i have read a lot) but one question I have is where did the author get these great ideas i dont need the real answer just a thought on what the idea she had that started thids idea might be

Theresa wrote: "This book was the best one I have ever read (and i have read a lot) but one question I have is where did the author get these great ideas i dont need the real answer just a thought on what the idea..."

The author has a child with a disability , so that is what inspired her to write something like this.

This book is one of my all time favourites!

Excellent book that gave me a new perspective on handicapped people. I loved Melody and thought this story provided many opportunities for discussion with students.

Paleyellowstar wrote: "What are the other books like this one? I have now added "Anything But Typical" by Nora Baskin to my reading list but who wrote "Wonder"?"

I know this was asked a while ago but, if anyone is still interested R.J. Palacio wrote Wonder.

I agree that this book is great (Wonder is also very good).