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Melody Brooks

This character is the protagonist of the novel. She is an 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who struggles with an inability to communicate with others.

Diane Brooks

This character is the protagonist's mother, and one of the first to fight for her daughter's rights to a normal life.

Chuck Brooks

This character is a kind and gentle man who treats his daughter from the very beginning just like any other child, despite her disability.

Penny Brooks

This 2-year-old character is injured when she is run over by a car.

Violet Valencia

This character is the protagonist's neighbor. She assists in setting the protagonist up with a Medi-Talker.

Catherine

This character is a college student who works as a personal aide to the protagonist.

Mr. Dimming

This character is the protagonist's history teacher at school and the coach for the Whiz Kids team.

Claire

This character is an...

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