The document summarizes a story about a high school freshman named Melinda Sordino. At the start of the school year, Melinda is shunned by her classmates for unknown reasons, though she is actually the victim of someone else's actions. Unable to defend herself, Melinda stops speaking altogether. The story is aimed at those who like rooting for underdogs and want to see good characters overcome terrible drama, taking place at the fictional Merryweather High school. Kristen Stewart stars as Melinda in the film adaptation.

2. Intended audience:
Those who want to root for the
underdog, want to see the good
guys win, and/or want to read the
story of someone who survives
some terrible life & high school
drama.

3. Setting:
The story is set in the fictional
Merryweather High during the
modern day.

4. Protagonist:
Melinda Sordino is beginning her
freshman year of high school but
for reasons we aren’t told at first,
she is shunned by everyone.

5. Plot synopsis:
Unbeknownst to her fellow
schoolmates, Melinda is not a total
jerk but is actually the victim of a
total jerk. Unable to explain
herself properly she decides to not
speak anymore, at all.

6. Audio/Visual joy:
Kristen Stewart of Twilight fame
plays the role of Melinda before she
began hanging out with sparkly
folks. The trailer is in the next
slide.