| Author | Compere |
| Book Type |
2: chapter book |
| Category Description | juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography |
| Censor Level | 2 |
| Cover Type | Paperback |
| Dimensions | 7.6 in h | 5.3 in w |
| Genre | Biography |
| Genre | Inventors |
| ISBN-10 | 059044350X |
| Description | Louis Braille, blinded at age three, was determined to learn and be as much like other people as possible. In the early 1800s disabled children did not go to school; instead, they became outcasts. But Louis was the exception. He relied on his memory, which enabled him to do well - but he still wanted to read. When he was 12, he invented a raised dot alphabet. This alphabet became known as Braille, and is now used around the world Louis did not use his blindness to disable him, instead he found a way to experience and enjoy life. Fast paced and engaging, this story gives us a man who is an inspiration and wonderful role model, and the reader will be anxious to find out what happens in each of the dilemmas Louis encounters. As a hands-on bonus, the Braille alphabet can be found at the back of the book: readers are asked to close their eyes and read with their fingers. An excellent choice for young readers. |