How Long to Read Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina

How Long Does it Take to Read Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 26 minutes to read Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina by Michaela DePrince

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

Description

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! The extraordinary memoir of an orphan who danced her way from war-torn Sierra Leone to ballet stardom, most recently appearing in Beyonce’s Lemonade and as a principal in a major American dance company. "Michaela is nothing short of a miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and purple dancer, she is an inspiration!” —Misty Copeland, world-renowned ballet dancer Michaela DePrince was known as girl Number 27 at the orphanage, where she was abandoned at a young age and tormented as a “devil child” for a skin condition that makes her skin appear spotted. But it was at the orphanage that Michaela would find a picture of a beautiful ballerina en pointe that would help change the course of her life. At the age of four, Michaela was adopted by an American family, who encouraged her love of dancing and enrolled her in classes. She went on to study at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theatre and is now the youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She has appeared in the ballet documentary First Position, as well as on Dancing with the Stars, Good Morning America, and Nightline. In this engaging, moving, and unforgettable memoir, Michaela shares her dramatic journey from an orphan in West Africa to becoming one of ballet’s most exciting rising stars. “Michaela DePrince is the embodiment of what it means to fight for your dream.” —Today “Michaela DePrince is a role model for girls on and off stage.” —NYLON

How long is Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina?

Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina by Michaela DePrince is 258 pages long, and a total of 66,564 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 3 minutes to read Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina aloud.

What Reading Level is Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina?

Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 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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