How Long to Read The Boy Who Was Shanghaied

How Long Does it Take to Read The Boy Who Was Shanghaied?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 22 minutes to read The Boy Who Was Shanghaied by Angelo J. Kaltsos

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

Description

Raised by his father during the depression, author Angelo J. Kaltsos chronicles memories from his childhood through his adult years of traveling and work in The Boy Who Was Shanghaied. After his mother left the family when he was just eighteen months old, he and his older sister were raised by their father. Later, they were the subjects of a custody battle when their father's ability to take care of them adequately was challenged by child services and he lost the court case. The children spent a year in an institution, a foster home, and then returned to their father, ultimately running away at the ages of fourteen (Angelo) and sixteen (his sister) to find a better life. In a series of short stories, he talks about the jobs he held prior and post WW II, then his travels after his army tour. The Boy Who Was Shanghaied is the true story of a young man who fought against very tough odds to build a successful life as an educator and researcher.

How long is The Boy Who Was Shanghaied?

The Boy Who Was Shanghaied by Angelo J. Kaltsos is 197 pages long, and a total of 50,629 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Boy Who Was Shanghaied Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 36 minutes to read The Boy Who Was Shanghaied aloud.

What Reading Level is The Boy Who Was Shanghaied?

The Boy Who Was Shanghaied 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.

Where Can I Buy The Boy Who Was Shanghaied?

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