How Long to Read Dark Shimmer

How Long Does it Take to Read Dark Shimmer?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read Dark Shimmer by Donna Jo Napoli

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

Description

Set in medieval Venice, this captivating fairy tale retelling by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli explores belonging, beauty, and the transformative power of love through the eyes of a teenage girl. Dolce has grown up hidden away on an island in a lagoon. She is a giant, a freak, tormented by everyone but her loving mother. She spends her time learning the valuable secret of making mirrors. Following a tragedy, Dolce swims away and lands on an island where people see her as normal, even beautiful. Marin, a kind widower, and his little daughter bring Dolce to live with them in their grand palazzo. Eventually, Dolce and Marin marry. She secretly continues to make mirrors, not realizing that quicksilver endangers her . . . and so evil begins in innocence.

How long is Dark Shimmer?

Dark Shimmer by Donna Jo Napoli is 368 pages long, and a total of 94,944 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dark Shimmer Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 38 minutes to read Dark Shimmer aloud.

What Reading Level is Dark Shimmer?

Dark Shimmer 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.

Where Can I Buy Dark Shimmer?

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