How Long to Read Childhood of the Dead

How Long Does it Take to Read Childhood of the Dead?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Childhood of the Dead by Jose Louseiro

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

Description

Jose Louzeiro's blunt rendering--a legacy of his years as a journalist--brings to the foreground the repetitive nature of Dito's life and obsessions. Louzeiro's rigorous focus on Dito's point of view alone makes the reader trace the decision-making process that gradually leads to Dito's criminalization. Sympathy for Dito is not asked. This is a story without heroes. Even in Dito's most heroic modeOCowhen he begins to carry the banner of revenge for his friend Pixote's deathOCoDito does not command praise. His courage is that of the desperate. Capable of bravery and of superhuman efforts, he stands either alone or with his street gang members as representative of millions of abandoned kids in Brazil and in the world. Childhood of the Dead was made into the internationally acclaimed motion picture: Pixote, the Law of the Weakest . It reflects the problem of street children in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Like Dito, they wash windshields at stoplights; they beg at restaurants for food; they peddle chewing gum and Kleenex packets; they pick pockets and snitch things from cars; they steal handbags and prey on tourists, just as they do in major cities in the U.S. from Los Angeles to Miami. Boson Books offers another novel by Jose Louzeiro, Land of Black Clay . For an author bio and photo, reviews, and a reading sample, visit bosonbooks.com."

How long is Childhood of the Dead?

Childhood of the Dead by Jose Louseiro is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Childhood of the Dead Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read Childhood of the Dead aloud.

What Reading Level is Childhood of the Dead?

Childhood of the Dead 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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