1. By: Sharon Draper

2. Characters Melody Dad, Melody’s dad Mr. Dimming Mrs. V, Melody’s neighbor Penny, Melody’s little sister Rose, Melody’s friend Claire, mean girl Molly, mean girl Mom, Melody’s mom

3. Setting Melody’s house Mrs. V’s house School TV studio Outside

4. Problem Melody is a girl who can’t talk. That means that she can’t say what she is feeling or thinking.

5. Solution Her aid helps her find a tool that can help her talk. Melody and her aid found a machine called a medi- talker that helps her talk.

6. My Favorite Part of the Book My favorite part is when Melody’s mom stands up for her at the doctors office.

7. Summary Thi s book is about a girl named Melody who is different because she can not say what she is thinking or feeling, and Mrs. V tries to help her to find the right tool to help her communicate. Also, Melody tries out for the wiz kids team. Does she get on the team? Read the book to find out.

8. Rating One of my favorite books A very good book An ok book A bad book A horrible book

9. Helpful It is helpful because it teaches you that not everybody is just like you and it is ok to be different. Also it teaches you that you can still be friends with someone who is a little bit different from you.

10. Melody’s character traits She is kind She is smart She is helpful She is a great friend