How Long to Read The Ballplayer, a Novel Based on a True Story

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ballplayer, a Novel Based on a True Story?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read The Ballplayer, a Novel Based on a True Story by David Oliphant

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

Description

This story takes place in the 1950's, when baseball was at its best. Dave Roth, grew up in a tough neighborhood in the South Bronx. He was a religious Jew and a warlord of a local gang. During a rumble with a rival gang from Spanish Harlem, Irena Rosario, his girlfriend, accidentally gets shot and killed on her way to church. Dave is considered guilty until proven innocent, and spends time in jail until his parents bail him out. He goes on to finish high school. The New York Yankees become aware of Dave's athletic talents which leads to the Yankees signing him to a Minor League contract. He...

How long is The Ballplayer, a Novel Based on a True Story?

The Ballplayer, a Novel Based on a True Story by David Oliphant is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ballplayer, a Novel Based on a True Story Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read The Ballplayer, a Novel Based on a True Story aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ballplayer, a Novel Based on a True Story?

The Ballplayer, a Novel Based on a True Story 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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