This is why I think the theme of Out of my Mind is never give up.To start with,Melody is getting ready to show what she is made of.On pg.152 it says “The only person who got every single question right is…Melody Brooks.”2 She is finding out being herself is fun.On pg.99 it says.”finally a girl got up out of her seat and walked over to my chair.She squatted down and looked me directly in the face,and smiled.I inhaled deeply and slowly and pointed on my board to thank you.Rose seemed to understand.She is doing what everybody else is doing.On pg.90 it says this.”But these classes were supposed to give kids like me a chance to interact with each other.That’s how I think the theme never give up is expressed.