How Long to Read Dick the Devil's Bairns

How Long Does it Take to Read Dick the Devil's Bairns?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Dick the Devil's Bairns by Jon Tait

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

Description

The Anglo-Scottish border was a virtual warzone for around 300 years and it created a lawless society that became known as the Border Reivers. The English and Scottish authorities took a huge step towards brokering some sort of peace in the area in 1597 when, following a Treaty signed at Carlisle, 54 men, representing the wildest reiver clans, were demanded as ‘pledges,’ or hostages. The plan was for them to be locked up as a means to prevent - or at least try and dissuade - their clans and families from committing further violent crime. Dick the Devil’s Bairns is their story; the worst of...

How long is Dick the Devil's Bairns?

Dick the Devil's Bairns by Jon Tait is 244 pages long, and a total of 61,976 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dick the Devil's Bairns Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Dick the Devil's Bairns aloud.

What Reading Level is Dick the Devil's Bairns?

Dick the Devil's Bairns 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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