Cover of Helen Keller

Helen Keller

by Katharine Elliott Wilkie

Childhood of Famous Americans

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of a young girl who, despite being both blind and deaf, learns to communicate and connect with the world around her through the dedication of a remarkable teacher. This story celebrates courage, determination, and the power of friendship in overcoming challenges. Perfect for readers eager to learn about resilience and the strength of the human spirit.

Representation & Themes

Disability RepresentationBiographyFriendshipComing of AgeFamilyHistorical

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0020419805
Pages
192
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1986
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
25,207

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Keller, Helen, 1880-1968 -- Juvenile literatureSullivan, Annie, 1866-1936 -- Juvenile literatureKeller, Helen, 1880-1968Blind-deaf women -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureTeachers of blind-deaf -- United States -- Juvenile literatureBlindDeafPeople with disabilitiesWomen -- Biography