How Long to Read The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the Second World War

How Long Does it Take to Read The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the Second World War?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 9 minutes to read The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the Second World War by Richard Pearson

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

Description

“The story of the King Edward VI grammar school in Stratford-upon-Avon and its sacrifice in the Second World War . . . a heavy price for just one school.” —War History Online Like the Great War generation before them, the Old Boys of King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon, (known as Shakespeare’s School) answered the Nations call to arms in 1939. Over the next six years, no less than fifty-two of these young men fought and died for their Country. This evocative and carefully researched book tells each one’s story. The author paints a picture of the character of the individual concerned, along with his family background, his contribution to the School and, most importantly, his war service and the circumstances of his death. Some perished in lonely cockpits during the Battle of Britain and the Bombing campaign. Others fought and died at sea whether on Atlantic convoys, the Mediterranean campaign or in the Far East. The soldiers among them fell in the glare of the Western Desert fighting the Germans and Italians and in the unforgiving jungles of Burma repulsing the Japanese. In one case, death came in a German concentration camp. Who can tell what influence the strong ethos of this small grammar school with its enduring values of decency and comradeship had played during the years of hostilities on both those who made the supreme sacrifice and others who were fortunate enough to survive? What is certain is that the example set by those former members of Shakespeare’s School whose stories are told in this book must never be forgotten by their successors.

How long is The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the Second World War?

The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the Second World War by Richard Pearson is 358 pages long, and a total of 92,364 words.

This makes it 121% the length of the average book. It also has 113% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the Second World War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 24 minutes to read The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the Second World War aloud.

What Reading Level is The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the Second World War?

The Boys of Shakespeare's School in the Second World War 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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