At age twenty, partially - blind, lonely but spirited Annie Sullivan travels to Alabama to try to teach six - year - old Helen Keller, a deaf and blind since age two, self discipline and communication skills. IOWA CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2010 - 2011 SECOND CHANCE READING Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 5.8 ATOS Book Level: 5.8 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 8 AR Quiz: 116359EN Reading Counts Level: 5.5 Reading Counts Points: 13 Lexile Measure: 890.