It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust by Elly Gross
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Told in short, gripping chapters, this is an unforgettable true story of survival. The author was featured in Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. At just 15, her mother, and brother were taken from their Romanian town to the Auschwitz-II/Birkenau concentration camp. When they arrived at Auschwitz, a soldier waved Elly to the right; her mother and brother to the left. She never saw her family alive again. Thanks to a series of miracles, Elly survived the Holocaust. Today she is dedicated to keeping alive the stories of those who did not. Elly appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes for her involvement in bringing an important lawsuit against Volkswagen, whose German factory used her and other Jews as slave laborers.
Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust by Elly Gross is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.
This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust aloud.
Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust 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.
Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust by Elly Gross is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust by Elly Gross on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust on Amazon