How Long to Read Hard on the Wind

How Long Does it Take to Read Hard on the Wind?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 20 minutes to read Hard on the Wind by Russ Hofvendahl

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

Description

As the San Francisco waterfront struggled in the grip of the Great Depression, fifteen-year-old Russ Hofvendahl talked his way aboard an old fashioned four-masted schooner and sailed out beyond the Golden Gate Bridge to catch cod in the Bering Sea. Full of laconic candor, Hard on the Wind recounts this formative journey with vivid anecdotes depicting a world that exists today only in memory. Featuring many period photos of the ship and crew, Hofvendahl's compelling narrative of seafaring adventure relates the difficult lessons he learned while crashing through raging seas, dodging bloody...

How long is Hard on the Wind?

Hard on the Wind by Russ Hofvendahl is 140 pages long, and a total of 35,000 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hard on the Wind Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 11 minutes to read Hard on the Wind aloud.

What Reading Level is Hard on the Wind?

Hard on the Wind 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 Hard on the Wind?

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