How Long to Read The Flame Trees of Thika

How Long Does it Take to Read The Flame Trees of Thika?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Flame Trees of Thika by Elspeth Huxley

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

Description

In an open cart Elspeth Huxley set off with her parents to travel to Thika in Kenya. As pioneering settlers, they built a house of grass, ate off a damask cloth spread over packing cases, and discovered—the hard way—the world of the African. With an extraordinary gift for detail and a keen sense of humor, Huxley recalls her childhood on the small farm at a time when Europeans waged their fortunes on a land that was as harsh as it was beautiful. For a young girl, it was a time of adventure and freedom, and Huxley paints an unforgettable portrait of growing up among the Masai and Kikuyu people,...

How long is The Flame Trees of Thika?

The Flame Trees of Thika by Elspeth Huxley is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Flame Trees of Thika Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read The Flame Trees of Thika aloud.

What Reading Level is The Flame Trees of Thika?

The Flame Trees of Thika 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.

Where Can I Buy The Flame Trees of Thika?

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