How Long to Read Lost Children of the Empire

How Long Does it Take to Read Lost Children of the Empire?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 15 minutes to read Lost Children of the Empire by Philip Bean

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

Description

Originally published in 1989. The extraordinary story of Britain’s child migrants is one of 350 years of shaming exploitation. Around 130,000 children, some just 3 or 4 years old, were shipped off to distant parts of the Empire, the last as recently as 1967. For Britain it was a cheap way of emptying children’s homes and populating the colonies with ‘good British stock’; for the colonies it was a source of cheap labour. Even after the Second World War around 10,000 children were transported to Australia – where many were subjected to at best uncaring abandonment, and at worst a regime of appalling cruelty. Lost Children of the Empire tells the remarkable story of the Child Migrants Trust, set up in 1987, to trace families and to help those involved to come to terms with what has happened. But nothing can explain away the connivance and irresponsibility of the governments and organisations involved in this inhuman chapter of British history.

How long is Lost Children of the Empire?

Lost Children of the Empire by Philip Bean is 307 pages long, and a total of 78,899 words.

This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lost Children of the Empire Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 11 minutes to read Lost Children of the Empire aloud.

What Reading Level is Lost Children of the Empire?

Lost Children of the Empire 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 Lost Children of the Empire?

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