How Long to Read Shot Down

How Long Does it Take to Read Shot Down?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Shot Down by Alex Kerr

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

Description

Alex Kerr's Wellington, a twin-engine bomber, was shot down over Germany in 1941. At first hospitalized with hopes of repatriation, he unexpectedly found himself a prisoner in a German POW camp. Throughout those trying four years he was held captive, Alex kept a secret diary. This book reproduces his diary entries in a fascinating account of all aspects of life in a wartime prison.He describes being part of the infamous Long March during which he and his comrades were strafed by Allied aircraft; 60 POWs were killed and 100 wounded. Alex escaped the march with a mate, passing through the front...

How long is Shot Down?

Shot Down by Alex Kerr is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shot Down Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Shot Down aloud.

What Reading Level is Shot Down?

Shot Down 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.

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Where Can I Buy Shot Down?

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