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Mary IngalLs lost her sight after a devastating bout of scarlet fever. Now Mary has the opportunity to attend the Iowa College for the Blind, where she will get a fresh start with her education and can learn the skills she needs for an independent future as well. It seems like a dream come... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Mary Ingalls: Kind, Patient, but unhappy about her unability to express herself, very smart, and morally sound.
- Blanche: Blanche is a quiet girl, and she is the complete opposite of Hannah. Also Mary's roommate.
- Hannah: Talkative roomate, big family.
- Maddie: A bully to the blind girls, slowly going blind herself.
- Ben: A teachers assistant, kind and friendly to Mary
- Miss Mattice: Miss Mattice is Mary's college counselor.
- Laura: Mary's sister, more boisterous and outspoken. She stayed home to take care of the little sisters when Mary's parents brought her to college.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Elizabeth Cody Kimmel (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: USA
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- Books › Children's Books › History & Historical Fiction › United States › Fiction › 1800s
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Issues › Special Needs › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Family Life › New Experiences
- Books › Health, Mind & Body › Personal Health › Children's Health › Special Needs Children
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Issues › New Experiences
- Books › Children's Books › Issues › School
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Vinton School for the Blind: This talks all about Mary's school.
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