How Long to Read Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales

How Long Does it Take to Read Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 23 minutes to read Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales by Carol Parks Morrison

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

Description

This book about young colts and fillies learning to be race horses takes place on a small farm in Indiana. The farm has a half-mile training track surrounded by a woods pasture, hay fields, and various small lots used for keeping the horses outdoors. It has one main horse barn with stalls for training the horses, a second large white barn for equipment and hay, and a small shed with extra stalls. The farm is owned by Pops and his wife Grams. Many of the stories relate to the work Pops does with the horses. Pops has broodmares who give birth to their colts in early spring. Grams, Pops’ usual helper, leads the mares while he begins breaking their colts to lead, drive, and prepare for racing. The main character for these stories is Liz, their granddaughter, who lives on the next farm, a small distance from Pops’ race barn. Liz loves the horses, especially the foals. She enjoys naming them and talking to them. Liz has many adventures with Pops and writes letters to tell her cousins what is happening at the farm. One mare and her four fillies born over a four-year period give Pops all he can handle. Their individual habits and unusual personalities present interesting situations. Pops wanted horses with spunk, and they pour it out daily. Pops must fully concentrate to overcome their habits and train them properly. Liz grows up knowing happiness and excitement, as well as sadness and heartache. These young colts and the mares who mother them present all sorts of life lessons for Pops, Grams, and especially for young Liz. This book tells Liz’s story as she lives near Pops’ farm, knowing these lively horses. The farm is owned by Pops and his wife Grams. Many of the stories relate to the work Pops does with the horses. Pops has broodmares who give birth to their colts in early spring. Grams, Pops’ usual helper, leads the mares while he begins breaking their colts to lead, drive, and prepare for racing. The main character for these stories is Liz, their granddaughter, who lives on the next farm, a small distance from Pops’ race barn. Liz loves the horses, especially the foals. She enjoys naming them and talking to them. Liz has many adventures with Pops and writes letters to tell her cousins what is happening at the farm. One mare and her four fillies born over a four-year period give Pops all he can handle. Their individual habits and unusual personalities present interesting situations. Pops wanted horses with spunk, and they pour it out daily. Pops must fully concentrate to overcome their habits and train them properly. Liz grows up knowing happiness and excitement, as well as sadness and heartache. These young colts and the mares who mother them present all sorts of life lessons for Pops, Grams, and especially for young Liz. This book tells Liz’s story as she lives near Pops’ farm, knowing these lively horses.

How long is Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales?

Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales by Carol Parks Morrison 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 Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales aloud.

What Reading Level is Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales?

Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales 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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