How Long to Read John Henry

By Brad Kessler

How Long Does it Take to Read John Henry?

It takes the average reader and 40 minutes to read John Henry by Brad Kessler

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

Description

This is a larger-than-life tale about the African American hero who was born with a hammer in his hand. Join John Henry on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness, where he finds men of all colors working together to build a great railroad. In no time, John Henry becomes king of the railroad camps by driving more steel than any man alive. And, in an exciting contest that pits man against machine, he single-handedly out-performs a new-fangled steam drill. This rousing tale delivers an inspirational message about pride and perseverance.

How long is John Henry?

John Henry by Brad Kessler is 40 pages long, and a total of 10,000 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 John Henry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 54 minutes to read John Henry aloud.

What Reading Level is John Henry?

John Henry 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.

Where Can I Buy John Henry?

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