setting
the state it takes place in
Melody often feels isolated from everyone else leading to feeling frustrated.
What is an emotional barrier?
A pet fish
Who is Ollie?
Melody's fiercely supportive next door neighbor
Who is Mrs. V?
"It's like I live in a cage with no door and no key."
Who is Melody?
Where is Spaulding Street Elementary School?
Melody cannot speak and gets frustrated when others don't understand her.
What is a communication barrier?
a golden retriever that Melody often compared herself to
Who is Butterscotch?
member of whiz kids quiz team, fails to tell Melody about a flight change
Who is Rose?
"All kids are special.. But this one has hidden superpowers. I'd love to help her find them."
Who is Mrs. V?
Where Melody feels most comfortable
Where is home?
Peers like Claire and Molly bully Melody.
What is a social barrier?
Understands daughters intelligence when others do not
Who is Diane Brooks?
a college student serving a Melody's aide
Who is Catherine?
"But a person is so much more than the name of a diagnosis on a chart!"
Who is Diane Brooks or Melody's mom?
Where Melody is left behind
Where is Washington D.C.?
teachers and doctors assume that Melody is mentally disabled along with physically disabled.
What is an educational barrier?
makes Melody laugh but also jealous
Who is Penny?
a source of joy for Melody
Who is Penny?
"I can't imagine what it must be like to have all my words stuck inside"
Who is Rose?
Whiz Kids practices take place here
Where is the school auditorium?
Despite being the smartest Melody is excluded from the national quiz team competition.
What is an educational barrier?
shares his love for jazz music
Who is Chuck Brooks?
main bullies who torment Melody
Who are Claire and Molly?
"What your body looks like has nothing to do with how well your brain works"
Who is Catherine?