Helen Keller
Part of the Step into Reading, Step 4 Series

Helen Keller

Courage in the Dark

Paperback

Grades 2–4
Ages 7–9

When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller’s life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to the beginner reader level.

ISBN 9780307556684 (Ebook)
Published on May 26, 2010
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Age Range 7-9 years
Grade Grades 2-4
Reading Level Lexile: 620L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9780679877059 (Paperback)
Published on Nov 11, 1997
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 48
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 7-9 years
Grade Grades 2-4
Reading Level Lexile: 620L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

Johanna Hurwitz

Johanna Hurwitz received her master’s degree in library science from Columbia University and was working as a children’s librarian when in 1976 she published her first book, Busybody Nora, one of the first chapter books for readers who are transitioning to novels. She has since written more than 60 books for young readers, both fiction and nonfiction, including biographies of Anne Frank, Astrid Lindgren, Helen Keller, and Leonard Bernstein.

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