How Long to Read One Midsummer's Day

How Long Does it Take to Read One Midsummer's Day?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 1 minute to read One Midsummer's Day by Mark Cocker

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

Description

It takes a whole universe to make one small black bird The bestselling author of Crow Country and writer of The Guardian's Country Diary tells the story of all life on Earth through a single day spent in the company of swifts. 'A jewel of a book' Caroline Lucas MP Swifts are among the most extraordinary of all birds. Their migrations span continents and their twelve-week stopover, when they pause to breed in European rooftops, is the very definition of summer. They may nest in our homes but much about their lives passes over our heads. No birds are more wreathed in mystery. Captivated, Mark Cocker sets out to capture their essence. Over the course of one day in midsummer he devotes himself to his beloved black birds as they spiral overhead. Yet this is also a book about so much more. Swifts are a prism through which Cocker explores the profound interconnections of the whole biosphere. From the deep-sea thermal vents where life was born to the 15 million degrees at the core of our Sun, he shows that life is a singular and glorious continuum. These birds without borders are a perfect symbol to express the unity of the living planet. But they also illuminate how no creature, least of all ourselves, can be said to be alive in isolation. We are all inextricably connected. Drawing deeply on science, history, literature and a lifetime of close observation, One Midsummer's Day is a dazzling and wide-ranging celebration of all life on Earth by one of our greatest nature writers. 'A nature classic for the new century' Jim Perrin, author of Snowdon

How long is One Midsummer's Day?

One Midsummer's Day by Mark Cocker is 177 pages long, and a total of 45,489 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read One Midsummer's Day Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 8 minutes to read One Midsummer's Day aloud.

What Reading Level is One Midsummer's Day?

One Midsummer's Day 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.

Where Can I Buy One Midsummer's Day?

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