How Long to Read The City of Gold and Lead

By John Christopher

How Long Does it Take to Read The City of Gold and Lead?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read The City of Gold and Lead by John Christopher

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

Description

Long ago, the Tripods--huge, three-legged machines--descended upon Earth and took control. Now people unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. They have no control over their thoughts or their lives. But for a brief time in each person's life--in childhood--he is not a slave. For Will, his time of freedom is about to end--unless he can escape to the White Mountains, where the possibility of freedom still exists. The Tripods trilogy follows the adventures of Will and his cohorts, as they try to evade the Tripods and maintian their freedom and ultimately do battle against them. The prequel, When the Tripods Came, explains how the Tripods first invaded and gained control of the planet.

How long is The City of Gold and Lead?

The City of Gold and Lead by John Christopher is 266 pages long, and a total of 68,096 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The City of Gold and Lead Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 12 minutes to read The City of Gold and Lead aloud.

What Reading Level is The City of Gold and Lead?

The City of Gold and Lead 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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