How Long to Read Orphans of the Living

How Long Does it Take to Read Orphans of the Living?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Orphans of the Living by Joanna Penglase

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

Description

In August 2004, Parliamentary senators wept as they presented Forgotten Australians, the report from the Senate Inquiry into the treatment of children in care. Half a million children grew up in 'care' in twentieth-century Australia, and most often these children lived with daily brutal physical and emotional abuse in the sterile environment of an institution. In Orphans of the Living, drawing from interviews, submissions to the Senate Inquiry, and her own experience, Joanna Penglase describes, for the first time, the experience from the perspective of the survivors. With tenderness,...

How long is Orphans of the Living?

Orphans of the Living by Joanna Penglase is 388 pages long, and a total of 100,104 words.

This makes it 131% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Orphans of the Living Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 7 minutes to read Orphans of the Living aloud.

What Reading Level is Orphans of the Living?

Orphans of the Living 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 Orphans of the Living?

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