How Long to Read The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver
By Laura Hobson Herlihy
How Long Does it Take to Read The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver?
It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver by Laura Hobson Herlihy
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
Approximately 90 percent of Miskitu boys and men in the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve along the north coast of Honduras have worked as deepwater divers in the lobster industry and their participation has left an indelible imprint on their society. While lobster diving is lucrative, it is also a life-threatening occupation and many divers have been injured or killed from decompression sickness—locally referred to as liwa mairin siknis (Mermaid sickness). According to Miskitu folklore, the Mermaid is the main water spirit, owner of all fresh and saltwater resources and capable of punishing male...
How long is The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver?
The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver by Laura Hobson Herlihy is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.
This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver aloud.
What Reading Level is The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver?
The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver 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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