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Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 196 Ratings and 55 Reviews

Book Description
A biography of the 19th century Frenchman who developed Braille. The book spans Braille's life from childhood through his days at the Royal Institute for Blind Youth and into his final years, when the alphabet he invented was finally gaining acceptance.
Book Information
PublisherSandpiper
BindingPaperback (15 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages96
ISBN-100395968887
ISBN-13978-0395968888
Publication Date09/20/1999
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About Russell Freedman (Author) : Russell Freedman is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Russell Freedman include Life and Death of Crazy Horse, Lincoln a Photobiography, Ind... more
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About Kate Kiesler (Illustrator) : Kate Kiesler is a published author, compiler, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Kate Kiesler include Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems, Wind-Wild Dog, Ohio Thunder, and... more
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