How Long to Read Sonny's Secret

How Long Does it Take to Read Sonny's Secret?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 20 minutes to read Sonny's Secret by John Aiken

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

Description

SONNY'S SECRET is a fiction novel set in South Carolina in 1945. Ten-year old Sonny Sims is swinging two stories up on a decaying, rusty gutter-drain. As the pipe separates from the wall Sonny dives for a window ledge and pulls himself into the top-floor of the dark, abandoned cotton warehou se that he, Tommy, and Brian were planning to explore . As Sonny creeps downstairs, he hears a noise and dives into a coffin -size box filled with years-old moldy cotton . Just as he pulls the lid over, Sonny hears voices: "Help me shove this crate over by that window; I'll deal us a few hands of five-card-stud while we wait for Gus ." Sonny is terrified when he realizes that the ones playing cards inches above his head are highly -feared local Police Chief Garland Webb and School Superintendent JT Mcgloklin . Gus Segars, a local gambling club owner, arrives with a truckload of hijacked military whiskey . As the gang celebrates, Sonny hears them discuss hijacking plans and a possible murder . As Sonny 's friends Tommy and Brian run with their bikes, Brian bumps the building . Garland sees Sonny 's collie and tells the group he thinks Sonny was "Messing round ." They vow to "Take care of Sonny Sims ." they go outside to unload the truck, Sonny slips out of box and runs home.

How long is Sonny's Secret?

Sonny's Secret by John Aiken is 260 pages long, and a total of 65,000 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sonny's Secret Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to read Sonny's Secret aloud.

What Reading Level is Sonny's Secret?

Sonny's Secret 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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