How Long to Read My Neighbor's Island

How Long Does it Take to Read My Neighbor's Island?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 20 minutes to read My Neighbor's Island by Evelyn Johnson

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

Description

This book treats the problems, issues and emotional attitudes that arise when a black family moves into an all-white neighborhood. The author has a talent for realistic, dramatic situations and an unerring eye for the detection of social evil. The story revolves around two families--the Burtons, a black household, and their neighbors, the Armstrongs. Mrs. Armstrong suffers from many conventional prejudices and from fears for the value of her house and land. She is restrained from moving only by her husband and daughter, who see beyond her limiting views. Dr. Burton, a distinguished obstetrician, his wife and his child want only to live accordingly to the standard that best suits their tastes and income. The conflict that develops between the families is stark evidence of the unreasoning hostility that arises out of ignorance and fear. It takes an accident and a dramatic birth to open the way for friendship and civilized behavior. The reader will find much to ponder, much to engross him, but, above all, he will see a striking example of the truth that people of different racial backgrounds can live together in harmony if they try. Mrs. Johnson knows her characters; the dialogue rings true. A perceptive, dynamic exposure of a gnawing contemporary problem vital to everyone, this unassuming book, with its familiar, true-to-life approach, may well accomplish more than many a heavy and scholarly volume.

How long is My Neighbor's Island?

My Neighbor's Island by Evelyn Johnson is 80 pages long, and a total of 20,000 words.

This makes it 27% the length of the average book. It also has 24% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read My Neighbor's Island Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 49 minutes to read My Neighbor's Island aloud.

What Reading Level is My Neighbor's Island?

My Neighbor's Island 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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