Out of My Heart
Published on 17. February 2022
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-6659-0216-8 (ISBN)
Description
Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Out of My Mind.
Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is a year older, and a year braver. And now with her Medi-talker, she feels nothing's out of her reach, not even summer camp. There have to be camps for differently-abled kids like her, and she's going to sleuth one out. A place where she can trek through a forest, fly on a zip line, and even ride on a horse! A place where maybe she really can finally make a real friend, make her own decisions, and even do things on her own-the dream!
By the light of flickering campfires and the power of thunderstorms, through the terror of unexpected creatures in cabins and the first sparkle of a crush, Melody's about to discover how brave and strong she really is.
Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is a year older, and a year braver. And now with her Medi-talker, she feels nothing's out of her reach, not even summer camp. There have to be camps for differently-abled kids like her, and she's going to sleuth one out. A place where she can trek through a forest, fly on a zip line, and even ride on a horse! A place where maybe she really can finally make a real friend, make her own decisions, and even do things on her own-the dream!
By the light of flickering campfires and the power of thunderstorms, through the terror of unexpected creatures in cabins and the first sparkle of a crush, Melody's about to discover how brave and strong she really is.
Reviews / Votes
"A deeply satisfying and worthy continuation of a beloved story." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED * September 15, 2021 * "Melody's voice is as wryly funny as ever, and the supporting cast, which features kids and adults of various ethnicities and disabilities, treat her with respect and empathy... it's impossible not to be charmed by the witty protagonist's affirming, frequently ecstatic discovery of what it means to be part of a community that truly understands her."-- Publishers Weekly *STARRED REVIEW* * October 11, 2021 * Draper authentically captures [Melody] determination, fears, and blossoming abilities with such sweet accuracy that readers will feel the anxieties and triumphs themselves. [...] Full of fun and the brightness of the future, Melody's summertime adventure will delight readers old and new and leave them hoping for another installment. The best-selling Out of My Mind won countless hearts, which will eagerly seek out Melody's latest outing. -- Booklist * 11/01/2021 *
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Fifth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
f-c jkt (fx: spot UV on matte); digital
Dimensions
Height: 182 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
342 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-0216-8 (9781665902168)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Sharon M. Draper
Out of My Heart
E-Book
11/2021
Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
€9.88
Available for download
Person
Sharon M. Draper is the New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind, Blended, and Out of My Heart. She's won Coretta Scott King Awards for Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and multiple honors. She's also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Sharon taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. She lives in Florida. Visit her at SharonDraper.com.