It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read In the Hands of Strangers by Beverly Wardle-Jackson
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
An incredible true story of a state ward's harrowing childhood in 1960s New Zealand. 'We were children caught up in a welfare system that was meant to protect us, but ultimately served only to damage us. Yes, it was a different time, but many of the things that happened to us wouldn't be acceptable in any era. My name is Beverly Wardle-Jackson, and this is my story.' In the Hands of Strangers is the heart-wrenching story of Beverly Wardle-Jackson's stolen childhood. Separated from her brothers and sisters and taken into Child Welfare care at the age of 12, Beverly spends five harrowing years...
In the Hands of Strangers by Beverly Wardle-Jackson is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.
This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read In the Hands of Strangers aloud.
In the Hands of Strangers is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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