How Long to Read The True Story of Hansel and Gretel

How Long Does it Take to Read The True Story of Hansel and Gretel?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The True Story of Hansel and Gretel by Louise Murphy

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

Description

A poignant and suspenseful retelling of a classic fairy tale set in a war-torn world, for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, We Were the Lucky Ones, and Lilac Girls In the last months of the Nazi occupation of Poland, two children are left by their father and stepmother to find safety in a dense forest. Because their real names will reveal their Jewishness, they are renamed “Hansel” and “Gretel.” They wander in the woods until they are taken in by Magda, an eccentric and stubborn old woman called a “witch” by the nearby villagers. Magda is determined to save them, even as a German officer arrives in the village with his own plans for the children. Louise Murphy’s haunting novel of journey and survival, of redemption and memory, powerfully depicts how war is experienced by families and especially by children.

How long is The True Story of Hansel and Gretel?

The True Story of Hansel and Gretel by Louise Murphy is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The True Story of Hansel and Gretel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The True Story of Hansel and Gretel aloud.

What Reading Level is The True Story of Hansel and Gretel?

The True Story of Hansel and Gretel 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 True Story of Hansel and Gretel?

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