How Long to Read Growing Up Alone

By Maggie Black

How Long Does it Take to Read Growing Up Alone?

It takes the average reader and 40 minutes to read Growing Up Alone by Maggie Black

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

Description

The 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child attaches key importance to the family¿s role in nurturing & raising the child. The child¿s interests are best served by staying with the family, even in times of war or misfortune, unless the home is abusive. Despite this widely accepted principle, increasing numbers of children are growing up alone. The cause of this epidemic is the acute poverty endured by millions of families in Africa, Asia, Latin Amer. & Central & Eastern Europe -- reinforced by causes such as warfare & the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Contents: What is the scale of the problem?; Experiencing growing up alone; Bolstering families; Programs for family well-being; Speaking out for children growing up alone; & A UK agenda for action. Illustrations.

How long is Growing Up Alone?

Growing Up Alone by Maggie Black is 39 pages long, and a total of 10,101 words.

This makes it 13% the length of the average book. It also has 12% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Growing Up Alone Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 55 minutes to read Growing Up Alone aloud.

What Reading Level is Growing Up Alone?

Growing Up Alone is suitable for students ages 8 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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