How Long to Read The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition by Jim DeFede

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

Description

The True Story Behind the Events on 9/11 that Inspired Broadway's Smash Hit Musical Come from Away, Featuring All New Material from the Author When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. As the passengers stepped from the airplanes, exhausted, hungry and distraught after being held on board for nearly 24 hours while security checked all of the baggage, they were greeted with a feast prepared by the townspeople. Local bus drivers who had been on strike came off the picket lines to transport the passengers to the various shelters set up in local schools and churches. Linens and toiletries were bought and donated. A middle school provided showers, as well as access to computers, email, and televisions, allowing the passengers to stay in touch with family and follow the news. Over the course of those four days, many of the passengers developed friendships with Gander residents that they expect to last a lifetime. As a show of thanks, scholarship funds for the children of Gander have been formed and donations have been made to provide new computers for the schools. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill.

How long is The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition?

The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition by Jim DeFede 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 Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition?

The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition 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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