To determine Melody's age, we need to look for clues or information provided in the text. In this case, we're given the options of "almost 11," "almost 10," "almost 12," and "almost 9." However, we don't have access to any specific information about Melody's age in the provided text, so it's difficult to answer the question definitively. It's possible that her age might be mentioned elsewhere in the novel or provided in additional context. Therefore, based on the information given, we cannot determine Melody's exact age, and any of the options could potentially be correct.
