It takes the average reader 3 hours and 14 minutes to read Chronicles of a Skipper's Boy, 1940 - 1945 by Jan Deurwaarder
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Here is a unique perspective on the impact of war on the day-to-day life of ordinary people. Through the eyes of a young boy we see the extraordinary resilience of this courageous family as they live and work on the canals and rivers of Holland and Europe during one of the darkest periods of modern times. Jan Deurwaarder tells his story with frankness and simplicity. Yes, this is a tale of war with all its horrors of death and violence and betrayal. But woven through are moments of joy and peace and beauty, even humor, always hope. This English translation by the author's daughter now makes this absorbing account available to a wider audience.
Chronicles of a Skipper's Boy, 1940 - 1945 by Jan Deurwaarder is 188 pages long, and a total of 48,504 words.
This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 25 minutes to read Chronicles of a Skipper's Boy, 1940 - 1945 aloud.
Chronicles of a Skipper's Boy, 1940 - 1945 is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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