How Long to Read Littlejim

How Long Does it Take to Read Littlejim?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Littlejim by Gloria Houston

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

Description

What does a boy have to do to earn his father's respect?Littlejim Houston is the best student in his school and an excellent writer, admired by everyone in his small North Carolina mountain community-everyone except for his father, Bigjim, whose respect he desires most. Rugged and stern, Bigjim is never satisfied with his son's work on the family farm and doesn't approve of Littlejim's love for writing and schoolwork.Littlejim hopes he can finally earn his father's respect and understanding by winning a local writing contest and getting his essay published in the Kansas City Star, but first he must find inspiration on the assigned topic, "What it means to be an American."With a vivid depiction of Appalachian mountain life in the early 1900s and a cast of lovingly portrayed characters, Littlejim explores the values and spirit of immigrant Americans through the unforgettable eyes of a boy seeking his father's approval.Honors for Littlejim, the novel:xInternational Reading Association's Teachers' Choices ListxChildren's Book Council's Best Books for the Social Studies ListxTexas Bluebonnet ListxFlorida State Sunshine Awards ListxFocus novel for the National Endowment for Humanities regional Big Read & Middle School Little Read portion included on the NC DOE End of Grade Test, 4th & 6th gradesxIncluded in social studies curricula for 4th grade nationallyxAdaptations: Three act musical: NYC: Jason Rhyne, playwright/composer-- part of his portfolio which won the Johathan Larson ( Rent) Musical Award & the Richard Rogers (numerous musicals) Award Mesa, AZ: premiered by the Mesa Performing Arts Center other productions presented nationally.

How long is Littlejim?

Littlejim by Gloria Houston is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Littlejim Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Littlejim aloud.

What Reading Level is Littlejim?

Littlejim 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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