How Long to Read Child Magical

How Long Does it Take to Read Child Magical?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 51 minutes to read Child Magical by Cecile Ravell

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

Description

Born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, the girl-child of Maltese immigrants, Cecile moves to Brooklyn with her parents and older brother. In her early years, she is immersed in a culture of hero worship of her brother, and a currency of marbles.The feisty young girl tells her tale in the language of a child, who travels halfway around the world to arrive in Australia on her fifth birthday. She relates the wonders she experiences on the journey by ship to Malta, then on the airplane to Australia. In Malta, she meets her parents' families for the first time. Cecile strives to engage with her cultural heritage, but she and her brother are seen as outsiders by their cousins. Once in Australia, Cecile is on a quest to find her place in a community that sees olive-skinned people as interlopers. She relives the agony of her first day at Catholic school, where she is treated as "lesser than" the blue eyed, fair haired students, by the "rickety old nun". Her family moves from living in one room, to a bungalow at the back of a milk bar, to a boarding house shared with her newly acquired Maltese uncles. After three years in rented ratholes, her family are offered a house on the outskirts of Melbourne. There she is embraced by a flourishing community of immigrants, of various nationalities. Initially shunted between primary schools, she finally finds her place at Broadmeadows East PS. There she is encouraged by her teachers to aim high.Growing up in the early 1960s, Cecile thrives in a culture where respect for elders, family and community are a given. She re-lives the highs of going to the drive-in, Myers cafeteria, Geelong beach, and having the rellos over for Sunday feasts. Despite obstacles of immigration, numerous housing relocations, and disruptions to her education, Cecile excels at primary school and sees her early childhood as a magical time. The story ends with her looking forward to a world and life of adventure.

How long is Child Magical?

Child Magical by Cecile Ravell is 108 pages long, and a total of 27,864 words.

This makes it 36% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Child Magical Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 32 minutes to read Child Magical aloud.

What Reading Level is Child Magical?

Child Magical 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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