How Long to Read The Shantyman
By Rick Spilman
How Long Does it Take to Read The Shantyman?
It takes the average reader 4 hours and 5 minutes to read The Shantyman by Rick Spilman
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
He can save the ship and the crew, but can he save himself? In 1870, on the clipper ship Alhambra in Sydney, the new crew comes aboard more or less sober, except for the last man, who is hoisted aboard in a cargo sling, paralytic drunk. The drunken sailor, Jack Barlow, will prove to be an able shantyman. On a ship with a dying captain and a murderous mate, Barlow will literally keep the crew pulling together. As he struggles with a tragic past, a troubled present and an uncertain future, Barlow will guide the Alhambra through Southern Ocean ice and the horror of an Atlantic hurricane. His one goal is to bring the ship and crew safely back to New York, where he hopes to start his life anew. Based on a true story, The Shantyman is a gripping tale of survival against all odds at sea and ashore, and the challenge of facing a past that can never be wholly left behind.
How long is The Shantyman?
The Shantyman by Rick Spilman is 238 pages long, and a total of 61,404 words.
This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read The Shantyman Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 35 minutes to read The Shantyman aloud.
What Reading Level is The Shantyman?
The Shantyman 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.
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