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Draper, Sharon M.

Out of My Dreams

320 pp. | Atheneum/Dlouhy | May, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9781665949545 $18.99
(3) 4-6 Melody, a bright Black girl with cerebral palsy, uses her assistive speech device to save her elderly neighbor from a fall, launching a trip to London for a gifted youth conference, a thrilling opportunity but not without challenges. Although an uplifting narrative of friendship and resilience, the story forgoes the depth and emotional weight of its predecessors, Out of My Mind and Out of My Heart. Nevertheless, Melody’s inspiring voice and perseverance shine, making this a heartwarming finale.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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