How Long to Read The Cats of Savone

How Long Does it Take to Read The Cats of Savone?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 20 minutes to read The Cats of Savone by David-Michael Harding

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

Description

"Most novels begin their lives as short stories. Writing, much like any gift, skill, habit, or hope, is strengthened through practice, training, and exercise. The short story is the stretching and dedication to a running regime long before the marathon. It is the repetition of scales on the piano, years before the recital." - David-Michael Harding "The Cats of Savone" is an exemplary collection of stories from the pen of historical fiction author David-Michael Harding. Eight short stories and novellas make up his first installment in The Completely Abridged Series - Short Novels for Busy People. The title story is the PEN International Winner, "The Cats of Savone," which follows a pregnant cat beneath a mammoth steel gate into the exercise yard of the Savone Correctional Facility. The hardened convicts in the maximum security prison adopt the cat as much as she adopts them. But an accident in the prison leads to murder and a host of tough choices for tough men - inmates and guards. Black Men in Bright Blue traces the steps of ten-year-old Rachel Justice in 1864 while she explores her father's plantation in South Carolina. As she learns of slavery beneath the shadow of the Civil War, her secret knowledge of the underground railroad pushes her family and her young mind into decisions none are ready for. Eavesdrop on the captain and crew in Forever Beneath the Celtic Sea as the story follows in the cold wake of the World War I German submarine the U-20, and its deadly encounter with the luxury passenger liner Lusitania in 1917. The History of West Texas According to Henry Brass sits beside the bed of a of a old soldier, trapper, and patriot who is dying from consumption. He hasn't lost his sense of humor however as he relates story after story to a young man who cares for him in his last days. Henry lived under most of the six different flags that flew over Texas and weaves wonderful tales for his caretaker whose own agenda is taken up by the old man. Then move from West Texas in the 19th Century to another continent and another time in St. Alden's where a classic fight between good and evil comes to life on a university campus. An aged Guardian of the campus needs to pass down the secrets of a mysterious silver and the power of goodness to his grandson before night demons put an end to a magical spring and its unique life giving water. Additional stories provide glimpses into the life of a man who has gone through a lifetime of labels - retarded in the 50's, handicapped in the 70's, and now with special needs - Jonny Archer finds himself on an unlikely trip in The Junket. The Jazz Bridge chronicles the history and anniversary of an ordinary bridge in an ordinary town as something extraordinary happens. The collection is rounded out by My Boo Radley and the high school baseball pitcher who learns lessons from an old fan who the world viewed as a monster. For fans of David-Michael Harding, these shorts and novellas are glimpses into the stories, talent, passion, and personalization his rich characters are layered in. Readers care about the people in a Harding story. You'll cheer and jeer - laugh and cry, and then VOTE for the one that becomes the next NOVEL Read, enjoy, and VOTE at DavidMichaelHarding.com.

How long is The Cats of Savone?

The Cats of Savone by David-Michael Harding 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 The Cats of Savone Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to read The Cats of Savone aloud.

What Reading Level is The Cats of Savone?

The Cats of Savone 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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