How Long to Read Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward

How Long Does it Take to Read Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 14 minutes to read Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward by Horatio Alger

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

Description

From the 1860's through the 1890s, Horatio Alger wrote hundreds of novels to teach young boys the merits of honesty, hard work, and cheerfulness in the face of adversity. As Carl Bode points out in his introduction, Horatio Alger filled a void in American literature and met scant competition both in the nature and the number of his works. Like his heroes, Alger rose to the top by chance, coincidence, and hard work. The hero of Ragged Dick is a veritable "diamond in the rough"—as innately virtuous as he is streetwise and cocky. Immediately popular with young readers, the novel also appealed to...

How long is Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward?

Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward by Horatio Alger is 312 pages long, and a total of 78,624 words.

This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 9 minutes to read Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward aloud.

What Reading Level is Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward?

Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward 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.

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