How Long to Read Dictionary of British Children's Fiction: A-M

How Long Does it Take to Read Dictionary of British Children's Fiction: A-M?

It takes the average reader 27 hours and 25 minutes to read Dictionary of British Children's Fiction: A-M by Alethea Helbig

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

Description

Written for librarians, teachers, and researchers who deal with children's literature, this volume offers comprehensive coverage of nearly 400 British books for young people published from 1678 to the present. Books chosen for inclusion were drawn from those that have won recognized awards for literary merit or have been on lists citing works that should be part of any representative children's book collection. For each, the authors provide concise entries for authors, titles, characters, memorable settings, significant movements, and literary terminology. The result is an unusually complete overview of a broad spectrum of fiction recognized for merit by a wide variety of experts in children's literature. The dictionary section includes four types of entries: title, author, character, and miscellaneous or additional data. Every book has title and author entries; additional information is presented in character and miscellaneous entries where necessary. Author entries provide basic biographical data, focusing particularly on what in the author's life is most relevant to children's literature. Title entries include bibliographic information, a brief plot summary, sub-genre, setting, a critical evaluation, and any awards and citations. An extensive index enables the reader to locate books by period, topic, theme, and characters' names, as well as by author and title. The only one-volume compilation of the best in British children's fiction available to date, this book belongs on the shelves of every academic and public library. As a basic research tool, it will also be of significant value to teachers of children's literature, writers, and social historians.

How long is Dictionary of British Children's Fiction: A-M?

Dictionary of British Children's Fiction: A-M by Alethea Helbig is 1,632 pages long, and a total of 411,264 words.

This makes it 551% the length of the average book. It also has 503% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dictionary of British Children's Fiction: A-M Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 37 hours and 27 minutes to read Dictionary of British Children's Fiction: A-M aloud.

What Reading Level is Dictionary of British Children's Fiction: A-M?

Dictionary of British Children's Fiction: A-M 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.

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