How Long to Read The Unwanted Child

How Long Does it Take to Read The Unwanted Child?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 46 minutes to read The Unwanted Child by Joel F. Harrington

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

Description

The baby abandoned on the doorstep is a phenomenon that has virtually disappeared from our experience, but in the early modern world, unwanted children were a very real problem for parents, government officials, and society. The Unwanted Child skillfully recreates sixteenth-century Nuremberg to explore what befell abandoned, neglected, abused, or delinquent children in this critical period. Joel F. Harrington tackles this question by focusing on the stories of five individuals. In vivid and poignant detail, he recounts the experiences of an unmarried mother-to-be, a roaming mercenary who drifts in and out of his children’s lives, a civic leader handling the government’s response to problems arising from unwanted children, a homeless teenager turned prolific thief, and orphaned twins who enter state care at the age of nine. Braiding together these compelling portraits, Harrington uncovers and analyzes the key elements that link them, including the impact of war and the vital importance of informal networks among women. From the harrowing to the inspiring, The Unwanted Child paints a gripping picture of life on the streets five centuries ago.

How long is The Unwanted Child?

The Unwanted Child by Joel F. Harrington is 456 pages long, and a total of 116,736 words.

This makes it 154% the length of the average book. It also has 143% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Unwanted Child Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 37 minutes to read The Unwanted Child aloud.

What Reading Level is The Unwanted Child?

The Unwanted Child 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 Unwanted Child?

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