Helen Keller
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2009 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Helen Keller

Written by Emma Carlson Berne

Part of the Sterling Biographies series

A woman overcomes darkness and silence to inspire the world.

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128 pages· 20,957 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· ~1150L
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Bookroo's summary

Helen Keller, trapped in a world of silence and darkness, defies all odds with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan. From a tumultuous first meeting to becoming the first blind and deaf graduate of Radcliffe College, Helen's journey is one of resilience and triumph. As she navigates love and a groundbreaking career as a writer and lecturer, her story challenges perceptions and inspires generations. What secrets lie in her path to becoming a world-renowned figure?

From the publisher

Helen Keller lived in darkness and silence, but she dazzled the world with her accomplishments. Her powerful story lives in this remarkable biography by Emma Carlson Berne. Find out about: - The illness that destroyed young Helen’s sight and hearing- Her explosive first meeting with her teacher Annie Sullivan- Her struggle to become the first blind/deaf student ever awarded a degree from prestigious Radcliffe College- The romance that almost led to marriage- Her life as writer, lecturer, and world traveler

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
20,957
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~1150L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
8.4
F&P level
~Z
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
150977
Publication
Published
February 1, 2009
First published
February 3, 2009
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402751479
LCCN
2008032680
OCLC
236143222

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