How Long to Read Beck

How Long Does it Take to Read Beck?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Beck by Mal Peet

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

Description

From Carnegie Medal–winning author Mal Peet comes a sweeping coming-of-age adventure, both harrowing and life-affirming. Born of a brief encounter between a Liverpool prostitute and an African soldier in 1907, Beck finds himself orphaned as a young boy and sent overseas to the Catholic Brothers in Canada. At age fifteen he is sent to work on a farm, from which he eventually escapes. Finally in charge of his own destiny, Beck starts westward, crossing the border into America and back, all while the Great Depression rages on. What will it take for Beck to understand the agonies of his childhood...

How long is Beck?

Beck by Mal Peet is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Beck Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Beck aloud.

What Reading Level is Beck?

Beck 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 Beck?

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