How Long to Read October Mourning

How Long Does it Take to Read October Mourning?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read October Mourning by Leslea Newman

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

Description

A masterful poetic exploration of the impact of Matthew Shepard's murder on the world. On the night of October 6, 1998, a gay twenty-one-year-old college student named Matthew Shepard was kidnapped from a Wyoming bar by two young men, savagely beaten, tied to a remote fence, and left to die. Gay Awareness Week was beginning at the University of Wyoming, and the keynote speaker was Lesléa Newman, discussing her book Heather Has Two Mommies. Shaken, the author addressed the large audience that gathered, but she remained haunted by Matthew's murder. October Mourning, a novel in verse, is her...

How long is October Mourning?

October Mourning by Leslea Newman is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read October Mourning Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read October Mourning aloud.

What Reading Level is October Mourning?

October Mourning 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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