How Long to Read Shades of Black

How Long Does it Take to Read Shades of Black?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 29 minutes to read Shades of Black by Carlos Anthony

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

Description

How big a price should a Black teen have to pay to feel safe in a dangerous new environment? Shades of Black is an honest and authentic portrayal of life as a young Black male teen in today’s culture and environment at an urban school in Toronto’s Etobicoke neighbourhood. Romero, a Guyanese Canadian, is a sensitive kid who is just starting to attend an inner-city-style school with a large racialized population. Romero falls in with a friendly crew but finds himself in trouble when a shot is fired in the school cafeteria — and he gets stuck with the gun. Meanwhile, the police, often using...

How long is Shades of Black?

Shades of Black by Carlos Anthony is 146 pages long, and a total of 37,376 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shades of Black Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Shades of Black aloud.

What Reading Level is Shades of Black?

Shades of Black 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 Shades of Black?

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