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Table of Contents
About The Book
Product Details
- Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (October 27, 2009)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9781442407244
- Grades: 5 - 7
- Ages: 10 - 12
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Raves and Reviews
"This moving story—for all ages—is about how Anne an underprivileged young woman awoke Helen Keller, the most famous woman of her time, to life and learning. Miss Spitfire is high drama about how language unlocks the world.”
—Richard Peck, author of the Newbery Medal–winner A Year Down Yonder
* "Miller's accomplished debut imagines Annie Sullivan's first experiences with her famous pupil, Helen Keller… encouraging readers to think about the small miracles of connection they can accomplish with words every day."
--Booklist, starred review
"Details drawn from Annie's letters and Helen's autobiography are fleshed out engagingly in the first-person voice of Miller's imagined Annie, the young "spitfire" who overcomes obstacles no matter the power of the adults in her life."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Children encountering [Annie and Helen] for the first time will feel an overwhelming sense of wonder and delight when Annie helps Helen make a communication breakthrough. School Library Journal Readers will appreciate Annie's devotion to her pupil and how her tenacity makes a difference in the young girl's life."
--Kliatt
"Miller brings history to life."
--Voya
Awards and Honors
- Booklist Editors' Choice
- South Carolina Picture Book Award Nominee
- ALA Best Books For Young Adults
- William Allen White Children's Book Award Reading List (KS)
- Emphasis on Reading Book Award (AL)
- Virginia Readers' Choice Award List
- Prairie Pasque Award Nominee (SD)
- Jefferson Cup Award Honor Title (VA)
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Miss Spitfire eBook 9781442407244(0.3 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Sarah Miller photograph courtesy of the author(0.1 MB)
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