How Long to Read Sisters of the Somme

How Long Does it Take to Read Sisters of the Somme?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 12 minutes to read Sisters of the Somme by Penny Starns

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

Description

Following the outbreak of WWI, the Order of St. John appealed for volunteers to train as frontline medical staff at a major volunteer field hospital in Etaples, France. One such volunteer was Lily Fielding. Despite her training she was ill-prepared for the stench of gangrene and other gruesome realities of war. This book is a heart-warming account of camaraderie and compassion based on the true stories of the VAD nurses who were at the Somme. “I am liking it here very much and could never have thought I would for a moment. Of course there will always be days when the horror of nursing unnerves one.” - Lily Fielding’s diary, July 1916. Penny Starns is a writer and historian with a PhD in the history of medicine from the University of Bristol. She has written many books about female heroines in the twentieth century, including 'Odette: World War Two’s Darling Spy' (The History Press, 2009), 'Surviving Tenko: The True Story of Margot Turner' (The History Press, 2010) and 'Blitz Families: The Children who Stayed Behind' (The History Press, 2012).

How long is Sisters of the Somme?

Sisters of the Somme by Penny Starns is 187 pages long, and a total of 48,059 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sisters of the Somme Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Sisters of the Somme aloud.

What Reading Level is Sisters of the Somme?

Sisters of the Somme 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 Sisters of the Somme?

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