How Long to Read Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)

How Long Does it Take to Read Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) by Christopher Paul Curtis

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

Description

Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line! Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. This edition includes exclusive bonus content!Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah's the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that -- not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to Elijah to track down the thief -- and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.

How long is Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)?

Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) by Christopher Paul Curtis is 298 pages long, and a total of 76,884 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours to read Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) aloud.

What Reading Level is Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)?

Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) 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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