How Long to Read The Pig War

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pig War?

It takes the average reader to read The Pig War by Mark Holtzen

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Description

Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2012 SelectionA boy's summer with his grumpy grandfather turns into a fun adventure on an island in the Pacific Northwest in this contemporary middle-grade novel.In his fiction debut, third-grade teacher Holtzen captures the attention of young readers with a tale inspired in part by a historical event: the Pig War, an 1859 boundary dispute between the U.S. and Great Britain. Kell and his younger sister, Grace, must spend their summer with a grandfather they've never met on Mobray Island in the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in the state of Washington, after political unrest abroad disrupts their parents' travel plans. The boy takes one look at his grandfather and his primitive cabin and decides his summer is going to be terrible; but he soon finds an old pistol and a 19th-century diary. While trying to keep an eye on the rambunctious Grace, Kell becomes absorbed in solving the mystery of the artifacts. Life on Mobray Island turns out to be more fun than he first expected, and when he reunites with his parents, he's sorry to say goodbye to the island and his grandfather. Kell is a likable character, and many young readers will identify with his frustrations about life on the isolated island. Children may also relate to his early disappointment about having to visit an older relative, which emerges when Kell becomes annoyed with his grandfather and thinks, "All you do is make weird sounds with your mouth." The mystery of the journal and gun, as well as Grandad's mysterious "fishing" trips, will keep readers turning the pages to find out what happens next. Readers in the Pacific Northwest will especially appreciate this novel, while a dash of suspense and adventure give it a broader appeal.Clarity, engaging characters, and a surprise or two make for a delightful tale for young readers. -Kirkus Starred Review

How long is The Pig War?

The Pig War by Mark Holtzen is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

This makes it 0% the length of the average book. It also has 0% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pig War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read The Pig War aloud.

What Reading Level is The Pig War?

The Pig War is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

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