How Long to Read Miss America Kissed Caleb

How Long Does it Take to Read Miss America Kissed Caleb?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Miss America Kissed Caleb by Billy C. Clark

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

Description

The mountain is a lonely place. Welcome to Sourwood, a small Kentucky town inhabited by men and women unique and yet eerily familiar. Among its joyful and tragic citizens we meet the crafty, spirited Caleb and his curious younger brother; Pearl, a suspected witch, and her sheltered daughter, Thanie; superstitious Eli; and the doomed orphan Girty. In Sourwood, the mountain is both a keeper of secrets and an imposing, isolating presence, shaping the lives of all who live in its shadow. Strong in both the voice and sensibilities of Appalachia, the stories in Miss America Kissed Caleb are at turns heartbreaking and hilarious. In the title story, young Caleb turns over his hard-earned dime to the war effort when he receives a coaxing kiss from Miss America, who sweeps into Sourwood by train, "pretty as a night moth." Caleb and his brother share in the thrills and uncertainties of growing up, making an accidental visit to a brothel in "Fourth of July" and taming a "high society" pooch in "The Jimson Dog." These stories invoke a place and a time that have long passed—a way of living nearly extinct—yet the beauty of the language and the truth revealed in the characters' everyday lives continue to resonate with modern readers.

How long is Miss America Kissed Caleb?

Miss America Kissed Caleb by Billy C. Clark is 182 pages long, and a total of 45,864 words.

This makes it 61% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Miss America Kissed Caleb Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Miss America Kissed Caleb aloud.

What Reading Level is Miss America Kissed Caleb?

Miss America Kissed Caleb 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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