How Long to Read Ragged Dick

How Long Does it Take to Read Ragged Dick?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 23 minutes to read Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger

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

Description

Ragged Dick (1868) is the first in a series of six novels by American author Horatio Alger. In each, Alger uses the Protestant work ethic as a template to not only examine the harsh realities of urban poverty, but provide a hopeful, concrete moral for his young readers. Dick is a teenage bootblack who lives and works on the streets of New York City. Despite his difficult circumstances, he never loses hope. Dick is determined to both survive and make it in life, and prides himself on his moral standards, refusing to lie, cheat, or steal to get ahead. When he is recognized for his honesty by...

How long is Ragged Dick?

Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger is 142 pages long, and a total of 35,784 words.

This makes it 48% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ragged Dick Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Ragged Dick aloud.

What Reading Level is Ragged Dick?

Ragged Dick 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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