How Long to Read Abroad

By Penelope Lively

How Long Does it Take to Read Abroad?

It takes the average reader and 16 minutes to read Abroad by Penelope Lively

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

Description

A brilliantly funny original short story from Booker Prize winning author Penelope Lively. 'Anyone artistic needed Abroad in the 1950s.' Paul and his girlfriend are artists in need of subject matter. Arresting, evocative subject matter. So they decide to go Abroad, as much as possible, for as long as possible. Because Abroad is full of well furnished scenery. Particularly peasants. Real, earthy, traditional peasants. Except you shouldn't really call them peasants should you? 'Country people'. Abroad is full of country people. In this funny, deftly written short story, Penelope Lively...

How long is Abroad?

Abroad by Penelope Lively is 16 pages long, and a total of 4,096 words.

This makes it 5% the length of the average book. It also has 5% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Abroad Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 22 minutes to read Abroad aloud.

What Reading Level is Abroad?

Abroad is suitable for students ages 6 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.

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