How Long to Read Colossus

How Long Does it Take to Read Colossus?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read Colossus by Lesley Howarth

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

Description

Nathan and his sister Lennie are on holiday in Greece with their parents. Nathan finds a small Colossus figure, which legends tell him is made from the melted-down metal of the great Colossus of Rhodes. He feels it brings him luck. When he subsequently loses it, he is bereft, but a local boyhe meets, Stefan, helps him to find it again. Stefan then encourages him to complete a series of daring feats, including an epic swim across the harbour. Although Nathan doesn't know it, Stefan is putting him through three mythical tests. The blend of mythology and adventure leads to an upliftingending, with the overall message that we can all make our own luck.* Lesley Howarth has won the Smarties Book Prize and the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. Her first novel was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award.

How long is Colossus?

Colossus by Lesley Howarth is 168 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Colossus Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read Colossus aloud.

What Reading Level is Colossus?

Colossus 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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