How Long to Read A Kestrel for a Knave

How Long Does it Take to Read A Kestrel for a Knave?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines

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

Description

Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a disillusioned teenager growing up in a small Yorkshire mining town. Violence is commonplace and he is frequently cold and hungry. Yet he is determined to be a survivor and when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk he discovers a passion in life. Billy identifies with her proud silence and she inspired in him the trust and love that nothing else can. Intense and raw and bitingly honest, A KETREL FOR A KNAVE was first published in 1968 and was also madeinto a highly acclaimed film, 'Kes', directed by Ken Loach.

How long is A Kestrel for a Knave?

A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Kestrel for a Knave Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read A Kestrel for a Knave aloud.

What Reading Level is A Kestrel for a Knave?

A Kestrel for a Knave is suitable for students ages 12 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.

Where Can I Buy A Kestrel for a Knave?

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