30 pages • 1 hour read
Margaret DavidsonHelen Keller
Nonfiction | Biography | Middle Grade | Published in 1969A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Helen Keller by Margaret Davidson is a middle-grade biography chronicling Helen Keller's life, focusing on overcoming her disabilities after scarlet fever left her blind and deaf. Guided by her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, Helen learns to communicate through American Sign Language, Braille, and eventually spoken English, achieving remarkable educational and personal milestones.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Margaret Davidson's Helen Keller is widely praised for its accessible and engaging portrayal of Keller's life, making it suitable for young readers. Reviewers highlight its inspirational storytelling and historical accuracy. However, some critics note that it oversimplifies complex events. Overall, it is a commendable introductory biography that captivates and educates.
Who Should Read Helen Keller?
Readers who enjoyed Helen Keller by Margaret Davidson are likely young biographical enthusiasts, age 8-12, drawn to inspiring stories of overcoming adversity. They may also appreciate books like Who Was Helen Keller? by Gare Thompson or Patricia Polacco's Thank You, Mr. Falker.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
520LBook Details
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Children's Literature
Education
Classic Fiction
Education
History: World