Out of My Mind - connections

Make connections between this book's plot (characters, concepts, or events) and other books, movies, etc. Do you see any similarities between this story and another book? A movie you’ve seen? Of what specifically does it remind you? Does it bring to mind any other related ideas? 

Remember to fully support your answer with evidence from Out of My Mind and the book, movie, etc. you are using for your connection. 

Re-read your comment before you post to make sure your thinking is clear.