How Long to Read Free Boy

How Long Does it Take to Read Free Boy?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 52 minutes to read Free Boy by Lorraine McConaghy

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

Description

Free Boy is the story of a 13-year-old slave who escaped from Washington Territory to freedom in Canada on the West's underground railroad. When James Tilton came to Washington Territory as surveyor-general in the 1850s he brought with his household young Charles Mitchell, a slave he had likely received as a wedding gift from a Maryland cousin. The story of Charlie's escape in 1860 on a steamer bound for Victoria and the help he received from free blacks reveals how national issues on the eve of the Civil War were also being played out in the West. Written with young adults in mind, the...

How long is Free Boy?

Free Boy by Lorraine McConaghy is 112 pages long, and a total of 28,224 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Free Boy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 34 minutes to read Free Boy aloud.

What Reading Level is Free Boy?

Free Boy 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 Free Boy?

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