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No Ordinary Sound: A Classic Featuring Melody | Denise Patrick

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Melody is an optimistic, enthusiastic girl growing up in Detroit, Michigan during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. She is excited and proud to share a special surprise with her family. She's been chosen to sing a solo for Youth Day at her church! But what song will she choose? She gets advice from her big brother, and is also inspired by her older sister, but it's the inspirational words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that help her pick the perfect song. There are many unfair things happening during Melody's time, even to people in her own family. But it's an unimaginable tragedy in the South that leaves Melody silent. Who can help her lift her voice and sing? Who will inspire her to keep stepping?

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No Ordinary Sound: A Classic Featuring Melody | Denise Patrick

I was a tried-and-true American Girl fan way back when as a 90s kid, but since she made her debut, I have been thinking I need to check out #Melody, a Detroit girl from the 1960s. Has anyone's kid read these? What did they think? #AmericanGirl #JamminJune #MittenLitten #BlackStoriesMatter
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Eggs My girls had American Girl dolls and stories and loved them (me too). Melody looks wonderful š¤— 4y

Andrea313 @Eggs Did you daughters have any favorites? I grew up on the original 3 girls and have read stories from some of the subsequent characters over the years, but haven't kept up in the past decade. However, a girl from my hometown in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement? Yes please! 4y

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No Ordinary Sound: A Classic Featuring Melody | Denise Patrick

This is a diverse book featuring African Americans in the Motown era, Detroit, 1964. Not all details are accurate, as discussed with my parents who grew up in the city during this time. #AmericanGirl

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