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Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille
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Freedman, Russell
Narrator:
Runger, Nelson
Published:
Recorded Books, Inc. 1998
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IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure:
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Blind since the age of three, young Louis Braille wanted to be able to read. He spent every spare moment punching holes in paper with a stylus until, by the age of 15, he had invented his own alphabet. This vivid biography, written by an award-winning author, allows young listeners the opportunity to identify with and to appreciate a real life hero.

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Biography & Autobiography
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Format:
OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, OverDrive Listen
Edition:
Unabridged
Street Date:
03/03/1998
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781449878788
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.7, 2 Points
Lexile measure:
1000

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APA Citation (style guide)

Russell Freedman. (1998). Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille. Unabridged Recorded Books, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Russell Freedman. 1998. Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille. Recorded Books, Inc.

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Russell Freedman, Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille. Recorded Books, Inc, 1998.

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Russell Freedman. Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille. Unabridged Recorded Books, Inc, 1998.

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