How Long to Read Alva's Boy

How Long Does it Take to Read Alva's Boy?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 26 minutes to read Alva's Boy by Alan Collins

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

Description

'I weighed up these women in my life and decided that none of them would fill the role of a mother. But then, what did I know about mothers anyway? ... The short answer was nothing bugger-all.'' Sydney in 1928 and Alva, a young Jewish wife, dies in childbirth. No family member is allowed to care for the baby, so ''Alva's boy'' is sent from one children's home to another. His father weds for the fourth time but young Alan finds his dreams of a real home shattered amid the ruins of this disastrous marriage. He navigates his way through childhood as a street-smart survivor, and not even the...

How long is Alva's Boy?

Alva's Boy by Alan Collins is 258 pages long, and a total of 66,564 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Alva's Boy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 3 minutes to read Alva's Boy aloud.

What Reading Level is Alva's Boy?

Alva's Boy 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.

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