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Who Was Helen Keller?

Gare Thompson, Who H.Q.
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Who Was Helen Keller?

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003

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Gare Thompson, Who H.Q.

Who Was Helen Keller?

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

107

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Children`s Literature
Setting

United States • Late 19th century

Topic
Disability

World History

US History
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

570L

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Super Short Summary

Who Was Helen Keller? by Gare Thompson and Who H.Q. explores the life of Helen Keller, a person who overcame the challenges of being deaf and blind. The book highlights her journey to communicate and learn, her partnership with her teacher Anne Sullivan, and her advocacy for people with disabilities.

Inspirational

Informative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.5

4,980 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Who Was Helen Keller? by Gare Thompson offers an engaging introduction to Helen Keller's life, highlighting her resilience and achievements. Readers appreciate its easy-to-understand language and appealing illustrations. However, some critique the lack of depth in covering complex topics. Overall, it's a suitable starting point for younger audiences to learn about Keller.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Who Was Helen Keller??

A reader who would enjoy Who Was Helen Keller? by Gare Thompson and Who H.Q. is typically a middle-grade student interested in biographies and inspirational stories of overcoming adversity. Fans of the I Am series by Brad Meltzer would similarly appreciate the engaging narrative and accessible illustrations.

4.5

4,980 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

107

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Children`s Literature
Setting

United States • Late 19th century

Topic
Disability

World History

US History
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

570L

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