How Long to Read News of the World

How Long Does it Take to Read News of the World?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read News of the World by Paulette Jiles

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

Description

National Book Award Finalist—Fiction It is 1870 and Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. An elderly widower who has lived through three wars and fought in two of them, the captain enjoys his rootless, solitary existence. In Wichita Falls, he is offered a $50 gold piece to deliver a young orphan to her relatives in San Antonio. Four years earlier, a band of Kiowa raiders killed Johanna’s parents and sister; sparing the little girl, they raised her as one of their own. Recently rescued by the U.S....

How long is News of the World?

News of the World by Paulette Jiles is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read News of the World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read News of the World aloud.

What Reading Level is News of the World?

News of the World 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 News of the World?

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