How Long to Read Close to the Wind

How Long Does it Take to Read Close to the Wind?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Close to the Wind by David B. Hill

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

Description

In May 1940, a group of Auckland yachtsmen who were members of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve left for the war. Leonard Hill, a young Māori sailor, and his friends arrived in Singapore under siege. Playing to their strengths as small boat sailors, they manned fast motor launches, raiding and rescuing Allies from behind enemy lines. On the night of 13 February 1942, the eve of the fall of Singapore, they took two Fairmiles, ML310 and ML311, to evacuate members of the Allied High Command and survivors of sinking vessels. Hunted down by the Japanese, most of the almost one hundred men perished. Some became POWs, and of those who attempted to escape, only three succeeded: Leonard Hill, Herbert 'Johnny' Bull and Andrew Brough. This is the story of how they evaded the Japanese and survived.

How long is Close to the Wind?

Close to the Wind by David B. Hill is 344 pages long, and a total of 87,376 words.

This makes it 116% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Close to the Wind Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 57 minutes to read Close to the Wind aloud.

What Reading Level is Close to the Wind?

Close to the Wind 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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