How Long to Read The Legend of Joe Edge

How Long Does it Take to Read The Legend of Joe Edge?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 7 minutes to read The Legend of Joe Edge by Brenda Hodge

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

Description

Escaping the wrath of General Shermans troops, Joe Edge and his family are forced to seek protection and livelihood in the wilderness of Florida. The Civil War is winding down when the Edges arrive in Sara Sota. Numerous dangerous creatures roam the swamps: panthers, alligators, rattlesnakes, wild boar hogs. Men are the most wicked of all. Florida has become a haven for deserters from both the Union and the Confederate armies. The state is sparsely populatedlawmen few and far between. Murderers, thieves, child abusers, and other assorted human debris take refuge in the palmetto scrubs and pine forests. They are no match for Joe. This legendary novel documents his many courageous acts. He stalks a tiger that attacked his family. He saves the cattle herd of the areas richest plantation owner. He takes revenge against the man who killed a loved one. To a cold-blooded murderer, he dispenses frontier justice. Love blooms for Joe. He must make a choice between faraway medical student, precocious and stubborn Sparky Topp; or the temptress schoolteacher, Grisette Able. In the most exciting action scene ever, Joe takes on a gang of evil outlawsincluding the devil himself. At conclusion, the reader must decide who saves Anne Southern from being skinned alive: Joe Edge, Albert the alligator, or a tiny gold cross and a whispered two-word prayer.

How long is The Legend of Joe Edge?

The Legend of Joe Edge by Brenda Hodge is 662 pages long, and a total of 166,824 words.

This makes it 223% the length of the average book. It also has 204% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Legend of Joe Edge Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 11 minutes to read The Legend of Joe Edge aloud.

What Reading Level is The Legend of Joe Edge?

The Legend of Joe Edge 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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