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Product details Age Range 10 - 12 years Grade Level 5 - 7 Lexile Measure 1000L (What's this?) Paperback 90 pages Publisher Clarion Books; 8/21/99 edition (September 20, 1999) Language English ISBN-10 0395968887

Out of Darkness The Story of Louis Braille Russell Freedman Kate Kiesler 9780395968888 Books Reviews

• This fact based biography is one of the best I have encountered for children starting at about grade three. Adults will also benefit.
  The book documents the life of Louis Braille. Born and raised in a small town near Paris, Louis suffered a tragic injury at the age of 3, which rendered him blind for life.
  The story captures the true essence of courage and the triumph of the human spirit- to meet even the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles with dignity, tenacity and unshaken faith.
  Louis did not give up.
  Despite countless frustrations and heartbreaking setbacks, this remarkable individual's attempts at creating and perfecting the Braille system were successful and eagerly accepted and distributed world wide.
  Unfortunately, Louis died in his early forties and was not here to witness the magnitude that his system bestowed on the world of the blind, their families, loved ones and associates. His system changed the lives and worlds of the visually impaired.
  But he did pass away in peace and with the knowledge that his mission had been fufilled.
  Louis Braille opened a door to the visually impaired, and in this way significantly transformed and enhanced many, many lives by providing this invaluable means of reading, writing, and communicating.
  Louis Braille was absolutely a hero, and will remain so for all time.
• Parts are hard to understand but my daughter enjoys it
• Fantastic
• This is a very touching story about a boy who lost his eye sight at a very young age it's a sad but true story that you will enjoy reading.The world can give thanks to Louis Braille for his invention. He invented the method for reading that blind people all over the world are still using and learning from everyday.
• I thought this was great! My grandson not so much since he had to write a report on it. But he did learn from it.
• Great award winning book!
• Students found it interesting, especially the part when he got hurt & perfecting the Braille system.
  Great book to discuss character traits & theme
• It was a great story for younger readers about the history being braille.