It takes the average reader and 2 minutes to read Pirates by Chris Powling
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Each book in the Oxford Reds series is on a real-life subject, with a simple lively text and fully illustrated (this title is illustrated by Chris Mould).Many are written by well-known children's writers.Did you know that pirate flags were not always black and white - often they were red, meaning 'we will shed your blood without mercy!' Oxford Reds Pirates takes us through real and pretend pirates, pirate clothes, the truth and myths, as well as describing modern-day pirates!* Written by an author who communicates enthusiasm, passion and understanding for the subject. Chris Powling He has been a head teacher and a lecturer in English and has contributed to Radio 4. He has had very many children's books published, including the Harry series for A and C Black and Sharksin the Oxford Reds series. Chris won the Smarties prize for The Conker as Hard as a Diamond.* Chris Mould has illustrated for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Channel 4, West Yorkshire Playhouse and has had books published by a variety of authors. Chris's first books for OUP were the popular Hank the Clank series. He has since gone on to adapt and illustrate popular classics for children..
Pirates by Chris Powling is 2 pages long, and a total of 504 words.
This makes it 1% the length of the average book. It also has 1% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 2 minutes to read Pirates aloud.
Pirates is suitable for students ages 4 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.
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