How Long to Read The Mysterious Island

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mysterious Island?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read The Mysterious Island by The Mysterious Island

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

Description

Based on the true story of Alexander Selkirk, who survived alone for almost five years on an uninhabited island off the coast of Chile, The Mysterious Island is considered by many to be Jules Verne's masterpiece. "Wide-eyed mid-nineteenth-century humanistic optimism in a breezy, blissfully readable translation by Stump" (Kirkus Reviews), here is the enthralling tale of five men and a dog who land in a balloon on a faraway, fantastic island of bewildering goings-on and their struggle to survive as they uncover the island's secret.The book tells the adventures of five American prisoners of war on an uncharted island in the South Pacific. Begining in the American Civil War, as famine and death ravage the city of Richmond, Virginia, five northern POWs decide to escape in a rather unusual way - by hijacking a balloon! This is only the beginning of their adventures..

How long is The Mysterious Island?

The Mysterious Island by The Mysterious Island is 394 pages long, and a total of 100,076 words.

This makes it 133% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mysterious Island Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read The Mysterious Island aloud.

What Reading Level is The Mysterious Island?

The Mysterious Island 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 Mysterious Island?

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