How Long to Read The Colditz Story

How Long Does it Take to Read The Colditz Story?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Colditz Story by Major P R Reid

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

Description

Colditz was the last stop for prisoners of war during WWII. Those who persisted in escaping from other camps were sent to the impregnable fortress of Colditz Castle, situated on a rocky outcrop high above the River Mulde. Once within the walls of the castle, the Germans reasoned, escape was impossible. And yet many prisoners attempted escape and many succeeded Pat Reid was one of those men. Appointed 'Escape Officer' by his fellow inmates, he masterminded many of the attempts. From tunnelling, to hiding in rubbish sacks, disguising themselves as German officers and even leaping from the castle walls, nothing was too dangerous or foolhardy compared to imprisonment by the enemy. Reid's own escape, in 1942, was both one of the most simple and the most daring. First published in 1952, The Colditz Story is a classic escape story in the tradition of The Great Escape and The Wooden Horse.

How long is The Colditz Story?

The Colditz Story by Major P R Reid is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Colditz Story Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Colditz Story aloud.

What Reading Level is The Colditz Story?

The Colditz 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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