How Long to Read Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave, 1841–1853

How Long Does it Take to Read Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave, 1841–1853?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave, 1841–1853 by Sue Eakin

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

Description

"The retelling of Solomon Northup's true story is a valuable contribution to black history. Readers of all ages will enjoy . . . this important account." -Charles A. Hicks, former Arkansas state supervisor of education "Solomon Northup's trials and tribulations are retold in such a way that young-adult readers will be totally captivated by his story." -Children's Literature Solomon Northup, a family man and hack driver in upstate New York, was kidnapped, whisked away from his home, and sold into slavery. His remarkable account of the epic journey from free man of color to slave to free man again is even more astonishing because it was written entirely from memory. As a slave, Northup was permitted neither pen nor paper, yet he was able to recall his ordeal in exacting detail. Considered one of the best firsthand accounts of the slavery experience, this autobiographical story, originally published in 1853, has been painstakingly rewritten for children aged eight through twelve. This story of perseverance presents to children a personal side of the often-detached history of slavery. Sue Eakin, who interpreted the story for a younger audience, saw her first copy of Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave: 1841-1853 when she was just twelve years old. Years later, as a graduate student at Louisiana State University, she chose the book as the topic for her thesis.

How long is Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave, 1841–1853?

Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave, 1841–1853 by Sue Eakin is 228 pages long, and a total of 58,824 words.

This makes it 77% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave, 1841–1853 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 21 minutes to read Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave, 1841–1853 aloud.

What Reading Level is Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave, 1841–1853?

Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave, 1841–1853 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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