How Long to Read The Lynching of Louie Sam

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lynching of Louie Sam?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 26 minutes to read The Lynching of Louie Sam by Elizabeth Stewart

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

Description

Between 1882 and 1968 there were 4,742 lynchings in the United States. In Canada during the same period there was one—the hanging of American Indian Louie Sam. The year is 1884, and 15-year-old George Gillies lives in the Washington Territory, near the border with British Columbia. In this newly settled land, white immigrants have an uneasy relationship with the Native Indians. When George and his siblings discover the murdered body of a local white man, suspicion immediately falls on a young Indian named Louie Sam. George and his best friend, Pete, follow a lynch mob north into Canada, where the terrified boy is seized and hung. But even before the deed is done, George begins to have doubts. Louie Sam was a boy, only 14—could he really be a vicious murderer? Were the mob leaders motivated by justice, or were they hiding their own guilt? As George uncovers the truth—implicating Pete’s father and other prominent locals—tensions in the town rise, and he must face his own part in the tragedy. But standing up for justice has devastating consequences for George and his family. Inspired by the true story of the lynching, recently acknowledged as a historical injustice by Washington State, this powerful novel offers a stark depiction of historical racism and the harshness of settler life. The story will provoke readers to reflect on the dangers of mob mentality and the importance of speaking up for what’s right.

How long is The Lynching of Louie Sam?

The Lynching of Louie Sam by Elizabeth Stewart is 199 pages long, and a total of 51,541 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 63% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lynching of Louie Sam Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 41 minutes to read The Lynching of Louie Sam aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lynching of Louie Sam?

The Lynching of Louie Sam 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.

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