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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2009 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Helen Keller
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
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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
- ~1152L
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The fine print
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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