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- Lynette
- 08-28-15
Miss Spitfire left me aflame with joy.
The story of young Helen Keller is told through the voice of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and what a marvelous voice it is. Miss Sullivan's own backstory is woven masterfully throughout her experiences of trying to unlock the mind 6 year old Helen.
Miss Spitfire is a triumphant story of tribute to mankind's innate intelligence, to the gift of language, and to the blessed role of a teacher.
I highly recommend this book for readers of any age.
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- Cheryl B.
- 01-09-18
small break between chapters necessary
The story and narrator were great. I found it sitting however the space between end of chapter and new chapter. They (the producers) could have have put a small lull between the new chapter. It was very distracting but this is a small annoyance to the producers and not in anyway to the author or narrator.
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- Theresa
- 02-03-17
Strong and engaging
My children (12 and 10) and I really liked this book! Sarah Miller writes with a distinct and bold narrative voice here, and the characters made us want more of the story. "What?! Is that it?!" That's what we all said as the book ended.
There are some tough moments in the memories of Annie Sullivan, and some interesting and visceral descriptions, and I was unsure here and there if I had made a mistake listening to this with the children. But no, it was appropriate, if sad and even a little frightening at times - emotionally challenging, but no language or sexual content. It was good learning that lead to thoughtful discussions, gratitude for our ears and eyes that work well, and prayers for those whose eyes and ears don't. It was a great homeschool choice for us!
One note for the producer: the lack of any pause (really, not even a split-second!) after the last word of one chapter and the announcement of the next chapter, was jarring. A brief pause would help. : )