How Long to Read Ghost Boys

How Long Does it Take to Read Ghost Boys?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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

Description

A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps...

How long is Ghost Boys?

Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ghost Boys Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Ghost Boys aloud.

What Reading Level is Ghost Boys?

Ghost Boys 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.

Where Can I Buy Ghost Boys?

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