Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller
Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Children`s LiteratureTuscumbia, Alabama • 1880s
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World History•
Relationships2007
YA
10-14 years
890L
Super Short Summary
Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller explores the story of Annie Sullivan, the dedicated teacher of Helen Keller. The narrative focuses on Sullivan's perseverance and innovative teaching methods that helped Keller, a person with blindness and deafness, to communicate and connect with the world. This historical account highlights the transformative impact of education and determination.
Inspirational
Challenging
Emotional
Heartwarming
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller offers a compelling portrayal of Annie Sullivan's journey with Helen Keller. Readers appreciate the vivid historical detail and emotional depth. However, some feel the narrative pace is uneven. Overall, it's praised for its insightful exploration of determination and resilience.
Who Should Read Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller?
Readers who enjoy Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller likely appreciate historical fiction, inspiring true stories, and strong character development. Fans of Helen Keller: The Story of My Life and Anne of Green Gables will find this book engaging, as it highlights perseverance and the power of education and friendship.
3,629 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
•
Children`s LiteratureTuscumbia, Alabama • 1880s
•
World History•
Relationships2007
YA
10-14 years
890L
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