How Long to Read "The Saddest Ship Afloat"

How Long Does it Take to Read "The Saddest Ship Afloat"?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 22 minutes to read "The Saddest Ship Afloat" by Allison Lawlor

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

Description

A true story of hundreds of Jewish refugees and the sea journey they hoped would save them. On May 13, 1939, the eve of the Second World War, the MS St. Louis left port in Hamburg, Germany, headed for Havana, Cuba. Among the ship’s passengers were more than six hundred Jews attempting to escape Nazi rule. But most of the visas the passengers had purchased turned out to be fake, and after several days in limbo in Havana’s harbor, the ship’s captain turned back for Europe. Canadian and American activists petitioned their governments to accept the refugees on humanitarian grounds, but to no avail. On its return, the ship would distribute its passengers among European countries, and over the course of the war, an estimated 250 would die in Nazi concentration camps. This volume in the Stories of our Past series is illustrated with photos and sidebar features on the voyage, glimpses into the lives of passengers, a look at Canada’s postwar refugee policy, and memorials dedicated to preserving the story of this tragic event in Canadian immigration history.

How long is "The Saddest Ship Afloat"?

"The Saddest Ship Afloat" by Allison Lawlor is 138 pages long, and a total of 35,604 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read "The Saddest Ship Afloat" Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 14 minutes to read "The Saddest Ship Afloat" aloud.

What Reading Level is "The Saddest Ship Afloat"?

"The Saddest Ship Afloat" is suitable for students ages 10 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 Saddest Ship Afloat"?

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