The Horn Book Guide

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Dash, Joan

The World at Her Fingertips: The Story of Helen Keller

235 pp. | Scholastic | February, 2001 | Trade ISBN 0-590-90715-8 $$15.95

(2) YA This accessible, self-assured biography introduces readers to this complex woman. Dash examines the relationships that helped shape Helen's accomplished life; the primary of these was with the volatile Annie Sullivan, whom many assumed was exploiting her pupil. Dash's Helen, while dependent on others, is neither pathetic nor ignorant. Readers will realize not only how extraordinary Helen was but also how she was a lot like everybody else. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2001