The bestselling biography of Helen Keller and how, with the commitment and lifelong friendship of Anne Sullivan, she learned to talk, read, and eventually graduate from college with honors.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Katie
Format:Paperback
The story of Helen Keller and her life of silence and darkness is told wonderfully in this book. I first read this books when I was about 7 (I am now 16) and it is still my absolute favorite book! I have read countless times and my book has fallen apart. This is a great book for anyone!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
This book is about a little girl who grew up being blind and deaf. This little girl's name was Helen Keller. Helen grew blind and deaf when she was a little baby. I got very interested about reading how her mother found out that Helen was blind and deaf. The book described how Helen worked her way though her life to be sucessful with goals she wanted to accomplish. I would recomend this to anyone that wanted an easy book to read about Helen Keller.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By NYer family
Format:Paperback
My 8 year old just finished this book and was fascinated. I realized as I looked through it that I read it as a child and loved it too (as an 11 year old). My daughter is now eager to learn more about Braille and the consequences of being blind--though I had to ask her not to walk through the kitchen with her eyes closed. She loved the photos and can't wait to read about Annie Sullivan. A great book to show the triumph of the human spirit over adversity--and without pity!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helen Keller book for school assignment biography
My daughter needed a biography for her 4th grade report. She was able to read this quickly, understood all the major themes, and was able to execute the report. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kate Forsyth
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible melodrama
This book is really appalling in its out-of-date, retrograde, pitying representation of deafblindness. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Maren Linett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic book
This edition is a very good introduction to the life of an impressive person. It is written on a third grade level but is an easy read for somewhat older children.
Published 3 months ago by Francis Molenda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gift to grandsons
Given to stimulate desire to read and to inspire determination. Good and accurate material at age appropriate level. Inspiration for another generation.
Published 4 months ago by Betty Eason
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hellen Keller
small book but a big story- hasnt been given as a gift yet . Im sure it will be enjoyed.
Published 4 months ago by Rita
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book!
Its a great book about an inspirational person. Simple enough for the kids to read also.It arrived on a timely manner too.We can learn alot from Helen Keller.
Published 21 months ago by B. Isaacson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bought it to replace worn library copy
Bought this to replace a worn copy my daughter brought home from the school library. It is an age appropriate but not particularly well-written pedestrian academic biography of... Read more
Published on May 9, 2011 by Jonny99
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pleased or not pleased with the item ordered
I knew what I was ordering. It was not like ordering a book I had never read. I was disappointed in that, although I ordered a not new book, I didn't expect it to have anotations... Read more
Published on November 29, 2010 by Rhoda Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a splendid book! Grandchild received it for her birthday and is...
The book is a classic. It is the same version I read to my elementary classroom for many years. This year i bought the book as a gift for my granddaughter and she is enjoying the... Read more
Published on November 28, 2010 by Teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I read this book when I was a kid and loved it. Now I'm using it to teach a small group of struggling readers. I'm surprised at how into the book they are. Read more
Published on November 12, 2010 by Teacher
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