How Long to Read Boy in the Box

How Long Does it Take to Read Boy in the Box?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Boy in the Box by David Stout

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

Description

On February 25, 1957, the nude, badly bruised body of a young boy was found in a cardboard box in trash-strewn woods of north Philadelphia. Posters of the “Boy in the Box” soon dotted the city and police stations nationwide—to no avail. In November 1998 the remains were exhumed for DNA analysis, and the boy was reburied as “America's Unknown Child.” The Boy in the Box is the first book to examine America's most famous unsolved case of child murder—one that led to the “Stranger Danger” child safety campaign and a Law & Order episode. Written in a fast-paced style and featuring...

How long is Boy in the Box?

Boy in the Box by David Stout 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 Boy in the Box Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is Boy in the Box?

Boy in the Box 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 Boy in the Box?

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