How Long to Read Gullah Ghosts

How Long Does it Take to Read Gullah Ghosts?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 25 minutes to read Gullah Ghosts by Lynn Michelsohn

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

Description

Meet . . . ~ the shrieking spirit of Crab Boy lost forever to a fierce Murrells Inlet marsh creature . . . ~ an ingenious slave matching wits with his plantation owner . . . ~ the unique inhabitants of isolated Sandy Island in the Carolina Lowcountry . . . These are the "ghosts" of African-American Gullah culture once so alive on plantations along the coast above and below Charleston, South Carolina. This brief collection (10,000 words, seven illustrations, 84 pages in paperback) of charming Gullah folktales includes one actual ghost story, “Crab Boy's Ghost,” local history and folklore, and notes on Gullah history and culture. An excerpt from her book Lowcountry Ghosts is also included. These selections are also included in Lynn Michelsohn's longer collection, Tales from Brookgreen with its accounts of ghosts, romantic heroines, historical characters, and mysterious visitors to Murrells Inlet in the Lowcountry surrounding Charleston, South Carolina.

How long is Gullah Ghosts?

Gullah Ghosts by Lynn Michelsohn is 84 pages long, and a total of 21,336 words.

This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gullah Ghosts Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 56 minutes to read Gullah Ghosts aloud.

What Reading Level is Gullah Ghosts?

Gullah Ghosts 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.

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