How Long to Read Life in the Balance

How Long Does it Take to Read Life in the Balance?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 45 minutes to read Life in the Balance by Jen Petro-Roy

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

Description

Veronica struggles to balance softball, friends, and family turmoil in this new honest and heartfelt middle grade novel by Jen Petro-Roy, Life in the Balance. Veronica Conway has been looking forward to trying out for the All-Star softball team for years. She's practically been playing the game since she was a baby. She should have this tryout on lock. Except right before tryouts, Veronica’s mom announces that she’s entering rehab for alcoholism, and her dad tells her that they may not be able to afford the fees needed to be on the team. Veronica decides to enter the town talent show in an effort to make her own money, but along the way discovers a new hobby that leads her to doubt her feelings for the game she thought she loved so much. Is her mom the only one learning balance, or can Veronica find a way to discover what she really wants to do with her life?

How long is Life in the Balance?

Life in the Balance by Jen Petro-Roy is 223 pages long, and a total of 56,419 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Life in the Balance Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Life in the Balance aloud.

What Reading Level is Life in the Balance?

Life in the Balance is suitable for students ages 12 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 Life in the Balance?

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