How Long to Read African American Folktales

How Long Does it Take to Read African American Folktales?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read African American Folktales by Roger Abrahams

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

Description

Full of life, wisdom, and humor, these tales range from the earthy comedy of tricksters to accounts of how the world was created and got to be the way it is to moral fables that tell of encounters between masters and slaves. They include stories set down in nineteenth-century travelers' reports and plantation journals, tales gathered by collectors such as Joel Chandler Harris and Zora Neale Hurston, and narratives tape-recorded by Roger Abrahams himself during extensive expeditions throughout the American South and the Caribbean. With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folkore Library

How long is African American Folktales?

African American Folktales by Roger Abrahams is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read African American Folktales Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read African American Folktales aloud.

What Reading Level is African American Folktales?

African American Folktales 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 African American Folktales?

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