Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 240
Published: 2007
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"Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller" by Sarah Miller tells the story of Annie Sullivan, a determined young woman who becomes the teacher and lifeline for the blind and deaf Helen Keller. Set in the late 19th century, the narrative explores the challenges Annie faces in breaking through Helen’s isolation and frustration. Through patience, creativity, and unwavering resolve, Annie employs innovative teaching methods to help Helen discover the world beyond her darkness and silence. The book captures the transformative power of education and the deep bond that forms between teacher and student, highlighting their journey toward communication and understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Simon & Schuster .
Sara Borden, Sarah Miller, Alex Stikeleather, Maria Valladares, and Miriam Yelton wrote this book for a school project when they were in seventh grade. They currently attend tenth grade in Northern California where they live.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Cybils Award - Fiction - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.
Great Lakes Book Award - Chapter Book
This book was recognised in the Chapter Book category by the Great Lakes Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Jefferson Cup - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Jefferson Cup.