How Long to Read The Dam Busters

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dam Busters?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Dam Busters by Paul Brickhill

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

Description

A special edition of The Dam Busters by Paul Brickhill reissued with a bright retro design to celebrate Pan's 70th anniversary. On 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal 'blockbuster' bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis' highly accurate bouncing bombs to...

How long is The Dam Busters?

The Dam Busters by Paul Brickhill is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dam Busters Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Dam Busters aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dam Busters?

The Dam Busters 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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