How Long to Read Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds

How Long Does it Take to Read Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds?

It takes the average reader and 50 minutes to read Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds by Caren Loebel-Fried

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

Description

Winner of the 2021 Silver Medal for Best Illustrator, Moonbeam Children's Book Awards On a school trip to Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, Manu and his classmates are excited to see an ancient skirt made with a million yellow feathers from the ‘ō‘ō, a bird native to Hawai‘i that had gone extinct long ago. Manu knew his full name, Manu‘ō‘ōmauloa, meant “May the ‘ō‘ō bird live on” but never understood: Why was he named after a native forest bird that no longer existed? Manu told his parents he wanted to know more about ‘ō‘ō birds and together they searched the internet. The next day, his teacher shared more facts with the class. There was so much to learn! As his mind fills with new discoveries, Manu has vivid dreams of his namesake bird. After a surprise visit to Hawai‘i Island where the family sees native forest birds in their natural setting, Manu finally understands the meaning of his name, and that he can help the birds and promote a healthy forest. Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds is a story about extinction, conservation, and culture, told through a child’s experience and curiosity. Readers learn along with Manu about the extinct honeyeater for which he was named, his Hawaiian heritage, and the relationship between animals and habitat. An afterword includes in-depth information on Hawai‘i’s forest birds and featherwork in old Hawai‘i, a glossary, and a list of things to do to help. Illustrated with eye-catching, full-color block prints, the book accurately depicts and incorporates natural science and culture in a whimsical way, showing how we can all make a difference for wildlife. The book is also available in a Hawaiian-language edition, ‘O Manu, ke Keiki Aloha Manu, translated by Blaine Namahana Tolentino (ISBN 9780824883430).

How long is Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds?

Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds by Caren Loebel-Fried is 50 pages long, and a total of 12,500 words.

This makes it 17% the length of the average book. It also has 15% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 8 minutes to read Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds aloud.

What Reading Level is Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds?

Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds 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.

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