Give Me a Sign, Helen Keller

by Peter Roop, Connie Roop

This is a clear, straightforward account of the childhood of Helen Keller that emphasizes her youthful struggles to overcome her blindness and deafness.

Genres: Childrens, Biography

55 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Peter Roop is an award-winning author and educator who has written over one hundred children’s books including biographies, novels, humor, picture books, and science books. Seven of his books are Reading Rainbow books, including the Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. In 2013, the Wisconsin Library Association recognized Peter and his wife, Connie Roop, as Notable Wisconsin Authors for their body of work, and Peter has been named a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year. The Roops live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Reviews

[Maureen Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very quick read, with simple language and accessible ideas for beginning readers. It's a very rosy picture of a complicated woman, but as a high-level introduction to Keller's life, it's just enough information and detail to hopefully get kids interested in learning more about Keller through the more detailed books that are out there. As a first chapter book for young or struggling readers, it gets the point across without being too heavy on context or schema that young readers may not possess.

[Little House · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book tells the story of Hellen Keller, but in a fact heavy way. It might be good for a child who needs to do a report on Hellen Keller as there are lots of facts at an easy reading level (RL 3.5 per the back cover). But while it is gives lots of facts, the book is short on story. This book also seems to talk down to the reader. It works if you need a short biography, but there are better options.

[Xsnowmermaidx*nicole*]

helen keller was deaf and blind but nothing ever stoped her