How Long to Read The Matchbox Diary

How Long Does it Take to Read The Matchbox Diary?

It takes the average reader and 40 minutes to read The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman

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

Description

“Instantly engrossing, free of self-pity, and resonant with resilience and gratitude . . . A powerful introduction to the American immigrant story.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) When a little girl visits her great-grandfather, she asks about the collection of matchboxes harboring objects she can hold in her hand, each one evoking a memory. Together they tell of his journey from Italy to a new country, before he could read and write: the olive pit his mother gave him to suck on when there wasn’t enough food; a bottle cap he saw on his way to the boat; a ticket still retaining the...

How long is The Matchbox Diary?

The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman is 40 pages long, and a total of 10,000 words.

This makes it 13% the length of the average book. It also has 12% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Matchbox Diary Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 54 minutes to read The Matchbox Diary aloud.

What Reading Level is The Matchbox Diary?

The Matchbox Diary is suitable for students ages 8 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 Matchbox Diary?

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