Synopsis
This book in the Snapshots: Images of People and Places in History series introduces the unique and inspiring woman who worked all her life helping to educate others about people with disabilities.
Nancy T. Braverman - Children's Literature
Part of the "Snapshot: Images of people and places in history" series, this book provides factual information on the life of Helen Keller in an easy to read, narrative format sure to capture the interest of its readers. Each two-page spread features information about a period in her life as well as a quote and a series of photographs or drawings. All the photographs include descriptive captions full of antidotal information on the subjects. Information into the lives of her lifelong teachers and companions, Annie Sullivan and Polly Thomson is included as well. A detailed timeline of Keller's life follows the narrative text in addition to a listing of several historical sites related to her life. This book would be an excellent choice when seeking a biographical work and would likely leave the reader wanting to know more about Ms. Keller. Text features include a table of contents and index. 2004, Kids Can Press Ltd, Ages 8 to 12.