How Long to Read Desert Tales

How Long Does it Take to Read Desert Tales?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read Desert Tales by Maria Eitz

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

Description

During the terrible drought that gripped East Africa in the 1980s, squeezing her people, animals, and the very landscape dry, Maria Eitz took a group of medical people to help a nomadic tribe in Sudan battle for survival. For generations, the Hadendowa have traversed in small groups, with their camels and goats, through the arid land from the Eritrean Mountains to the Red Sea. They rest along ancient water sources and camps their forefathers established, waiting out the season of sandstorms. As Marias medical team settles into village life, they begin to learn from the Hadendowa how best to teach each other what they need to know. Marias responsibility is to negotiate contracts, agreements, and permits with Sudanese government officials. She collects morbidity and mortality statistics compiled by her teammates for the World Health Organization and other agencies and organizations involved in the effort to bring relief to people in the drought-stricken countries of East Africa. Maria is often free to wander among the Hadendowa as they go about their daily tasksand the stories in Desert Tales are inspired by her time with these remarkable people. It is a stunningly beautiful collection that will take the reader through a gamut of emotions, from tears to laughter to simple wonder.

How long is Desert Tales?

Desert Tales by Maria Eitz is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Desert Tales Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Desert Tales aloud.

What Reading Level is Desert Tales?

Desert Tales 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 Desert Tales?

Desert Tales by Maria Eitz is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Desert Tales by Maria Eitz on Amazon click the button below.