How Long to Read Old Joliet Prison

How Long Does it Take to Read Old Joliet Prison?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Old Joliet Prison by Amy Kinzer Steidinger

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

Description

In 1857, convicts began breaking rock to build the walls of the Illinois State penitentiary at Joliet, the prison that would later confine them. For a century and a half, thousands of men and women were sentenced to do time in this historic, castle-like fortress on Collins Street. Its bakery fed victims of the Great Chicago Fire, and its locks frustrated pickpockets from the world's fair. Even newspaper-selling sensations like the Lambeth Poisoner, the Haymarket Anarchists, the Marcus Train Robbers and Fainting Bertha became numbers once they passed through the gates. Author Amy Steidinger...

How long is Old Joliet Prison?

Old Joliet Prison by Amy Kinzer Steidinger is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Old Joliet Prison Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read Old Joliet Prison aloud.

What Reading Level is Old Joliet Prison?

Old Joliet Prison 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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