How Long to Read Daughter of the Sea

How Long Does it Take to Read Daughter of the Sea?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 30 minutes to read Daughter of the Sea by Heip Te Le

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

Description

An unforgettable voyage... Memoir of an 8-year old "boat person" who flees post-war communist Vietnam in search of a father and brother rumored to have escaped to the West. Braving sea storms and pirates in a overloaded fishing boat, Hiep and her younger sister are rescued by British sailors and interned in a series of horrific Hong Kong refugee camps. Surviving by their wits, these displaced children of the sea create their own primitive society amid the dispirited and desperate adults awaiting sponsors in the U.S. Finally settling in California, Hiep's family is reunited only to confront the promise and perils of modern America. Especially meaningful to young readers struggling to find their own identities, Daughter of the Sea depicts an epic, extraordinary journey from East to West, from childhood lost to premature adulthood and the rebirth of a most remarkable young woman. Young Adult Fiction.

How long is Daughter of the Sea?

Daughter of the Sea by Heip Te Le is 150 pages long, and a total of 37,500 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Daughter of the Sea Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Daughter of the Sea aloud.

What Reading Level is Daughter of the Sea?

Daughter of the Sea 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.

Where Can I Buy Daughter of the Sea?

Daughter of the Sea by Heip Te Le is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Daughter of the Sea by Heip Te Le on Amazon click the button below.