49 pages 1 hour read

Sharon M. Draper

Out of My Heart

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the book’s title. How does this title work with Melody’s journey to self-discovery? Where does Melody show her heart?

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Read Out of My Mind. How does the character of Melody change with that backstory? Is Out of My Heart a stand-alone? Why might Sharon M. Draper have waited more than a decade to pick up the story of Melody Brooks?

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Noah Abercrombie as Melody’s first crush is a secondary character. He shares with Melody the circumstances of his difficult birth and the wide range of his likes. Using his love of music, his respect for the fireflies, and the dance he shares with Melody the last night at camp, write a character analysis of Noah.

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