How Long to Read The Garbage King

How Long Does it Take to Read The Garbage King?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird

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

Description

Inspired by the true story of an African childhood lived on the edge of destitution, award-winning Elizabeth Laird's The Garbage King takes readers on an unforgettable emotional journey. When Mamo's mother dies, he is abandoned in the shanties of Addis Ababa. Stolen by a child-trafficker and sold to a farmer, he is cruelly treated. Escaping back to the city, he meets another, very different runaway. Dani is rich, educated - and fleeing his tyrannical father. Together they join a gang of homeless street boys who survive only by mutual bonds of trust and total dependence on each other.

How long is The Garbage King?

The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Garbage King Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read The Garbage King aloud.

What Reading Level is The Garbage King?

The Garbage King 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 Garbage King?

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