How Long to Read Berlin Candy Bomber Special Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read Berlin Candy Bomber Special Edition?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read Berlin Candy Bomber Special Edition by Gail Halvorsen

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

Description

The Berlin Candy Bomber is the story of how two sticks of gum and one man's kindness to the children of a vanquished enemy grew into an epic of goodwill‚-spanning the globe and touching the hearts of millions in both Germany and America. In June 1948, Russia cut off the flow of food and supplies to Berlin. The Americans, joined by the English and French, began a massive airlift to bring sustenance to the city and thwart the Russian siege. Gail Halvorsen was one of hundreds of U.S. pilots involved in the airlift. While in Berlin, he met a group of children standing by the airport watching the planes. He was impressed to share two sticks of gum with them, and he promised to drop candy the next time he flew to the area. The next day he wiggled the wings of his plane to identify himself and then dropped several small bundles of candy, using parachutes crafted from handkerchiefs. Local newspapers picked up the story. Suddenly, letters addressed to ""Uncle Wiggly Wings"" began arriving as the children requested candy drops in other areas of the city. Enthusiasm spread to America, and candy contributions came from all across the country. The blockade and airlift ended in 1949, but the story of the Candy Bomber lives on-a symbol of human charity, and the candy drops have continued into a new century.

How long is Berlin Candy Bomber Special Edition?

Berlin Candy Bomber Special Edition by Gail Halvorsen is 390 pages long, and a total of 97,500 words.

This makes it 132% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Berlin Candy Bomber Special Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read Berlin Candy Bomber Special Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is Berlin Candy Bomber Special Edition?

Berlin Candy Bomber Special Edition 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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