How Long to Read A Boy Named Ossie: Classic Jamaican Childhood Stories School Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read A Boy Named Ossie: Classic Jamaican Childhood Stories School Edition?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 20 minutes to read A Boy Named Ossie: Classic Jamaican Childhood Stories School Edition by Earl McKenzie

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Written with freshness, humour and charm, these imaginative stories are about Ossie Johnson, a boy growing up in rural Jamaica. He discovers his district's educational system, economic life, religion, politics, folklore, rituals and pastimes as well as its fears and terrors. They also lead him to wrestle with deep moral issues. He encounters extraordinary individuals, including a man who is an acrobat in body and character, a faith healer, a farmer who transports bees on his body, a higgler who is completely deaf, and a female stonebreaker who loves to watch kites flying. This, the school edition, contains questions and activities for each story, and aids both student and teacher in gaining a comprehensive understanding of this classic anthology. Some key features: - Credible characters, conflict and plot development throughout the stories. - Many different story themes and sub-themes are explored. - Engaging storylines make reading enjoyable and rewarding for young readers. - Wide variety of challenging and interesting activities which cater to different learning abilities. --

How long is A Boy Named Ossie: Classic Jamaican Childhood Stories School Edition?

A Boy Named Ossie: Classic Jamaican Childhood Stories School Edition by Earl McKenzie is 140 pages long, and a total of 35,000 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Boy Named Ossie: Classic Jamaican Childhood Stories School Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 11 minutes to read A Boy Named Ossie: Classic Jamaican Childhood Stories School Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is A Boy Named Ossie: Classic Jamaican Childhood Stories School Edition?

A Boy Named Ossie: Classic Jamaican Childhood Stories School Edition is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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