How Long to Read Annie's Doll: World War II on the Home Front

How Long Does it Take to Read Annie's Doll: World War II on the Home Front?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 32 minutes to read Annie's Doll: World War II on the Home Front by Mary Ann Eiler

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

Description

Six-year -old Annie is living a nightmare no one should have to endure alone. World War II is raging in Europe and in the Pacific, and though Annie is far from the front lines, she feels the horror of war on the home front: beloved neighbors are killed in action, her family hears of relatives suffering in Europe, and she sees war’s violence and destruction in weekly newsreels. Strict rationing and blackouts challenge her own daily life. Added to this, when Annie contracts rheumatic fever, she has “her own war to win” if she is to survive! But she has a constant companion – the chubby baby doll, a 1942 Christmas gift, --who helps her “fight” to get well and survive the heartaches of war. Everyone loves her doll, even her school-mate, Emile, a “war guest from France,” and her aviator pen-pal in the Royal Air Force. Inspired by her own recollections of World War II and the personal accounts of war veterans, Eiler has written a sobering reminder of the sacrifices of war as a tribute to The Greatest Generation, intended for children studying the war and adults alike. The doll opens a gateway to discussing difficult topics with children like hope and perseverance in the face of illness and crisis while the novel’s focus on magical play will interest doll and toy enthusiasts. In the novel’s “magical ending” Eiler offers a touch of whimsy. The war is over. The celebrations have ended. Not to be “outdone,” Annie’s doll makes her a promise the reader will hold dear – who said dolls can’t talk?

How long is Annie's Doll: World War II on the Home Front?

Annie's Doll: World War II on the Home Front by Mary Ann Eiler is 148 pages long, and a total of 38,184 words.

This makes it 50% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Annie's Doll: World War II on the Home Front Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 28 minutes to read Annie's Doll: World War II on the Home Front aloud.

What Reading Level is Annie's Doll: World War II on the Home Front?

Annie's Doll: World War II on the Home Front 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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