2. O UT OF MY MIND By: Sharon m Draper power point made by: Emma Ferguson Melody’s pink wheelchair

3. T HIS IS S HARON M DRAPER A UTHOR Sharon m. Draper

4. S UMMERY There is a girl named Melody and she can’t talk or walk (she was born like this). Her sister Penney loves there dog Butterscotch but Butterscotch loves Melody because She does not ride her like a pony. Ms. V their neighbor takes care of Melody and Penny after school and days sometimes on no school days also.

5. C HARACTERS Melody Mom Dad Penny Mrs.V Conner Catherine Rose Mr. Dimming

6. O THER BOOKS SHE WROTE Just another hero Sassy Copper sun Forged by fire Tears of a Tiger Romiette and julio Clubhouse mysteries darkness before dawn Activity pack November blues Fire from a rock

7. O THER BOOKS CONTINUED Double Dutch Panic (coming soon) The Battle of Jericho Not Quite Burned Out But Crispy Around the Edges Let the Circle Be Unbroken Buttered Bones Embracing Literacy Teaching from the Heart

8. C HARACTER TRAITS Melody: Very smart, kind, a little funny when she wants to. Mom: polite, patient, loving, smart Dad: funny, kind, smart, Ms.V: nice, smart, and kind Penny: energetic, nice, loving, helpful Catherine: nice, caring, helpful Rose: nice, smart, and thinks she's cool Conner: very good with math, very funny, nice Mr. Dimming: smart, good with kids

9. S ETTING At home At school At the Aquarium At the wiz kids competition Airport At ms.v’s house

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