How Long to Read The Whack of the Closing Stanchions

How Long Does it Take to Read The Whack of the Closing Stanchions?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 58 minutes to read The Whack of the Closing Stanchions by Carol Hartley Bellows

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

Description

Jed's story begins the Summer of 1967, when he lives at his Grandparents' Dairy Farm during the confusion of War in Vietnam. Through that darkness, there emerged a vision of hope for non-violence and equality. Impressed by Dr. King's message, Jed takes giant strides, protecting vulnerable wildlife and neighbors. Coco, his Chocolate Lab is by his side, and Jed's twin friends, Nate and Effie help train Red Pony, Meggie Goat, and Hideaway Kate, born in a thicket. "Jed remembers the day he searched for the calf. Soon Jed set off for the marshy area where he was not allowed to go. Summer sun beat down, but still he sank up to his knees in tangled weeds. The boy stood dwarfed beside massive, thorn bushes towering in his path; he took a deep breath and covered his eyes with his arms. Bleeding, Jed plunged onto a patch of raised swamp grass. His heart raced in the darkened cave; it felt moist and soft through canvas sneakers. He spied a tiny calf still wet from her cow's licking. Jed froze; the cow looked up startled. Seeing the boy, the calf wobbled toward him, shivered and toppled over. Jed wasted no time lifting her. He hoped his arms would not give out, and the cow would not gore his back. Frantic bellowing brought the neighbor's plow horses racing to the fence to watch the barnyard commotion." Missing his parents, Jed finds humorous ritual in Nature's surprises. Wise and witty Grandad reinforces the boy's sense of belonging. Jed's view from jagged Granite Ledge, high above the farm, brings the wounded boy calm confidence through Summer of 1968.

How long is The Whack of the Closing Stanchions?

The Whack of the Closing Stanchions by Carol Hartley Bellows is 116 pages long, and a total of 29,696 words.

This makes it 39% the length of the average book. It also has 36% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Whack of the Closing Stanchions Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 42 minutes to read The Whack of the Closing Stanchions aloud.

What Reading Level is The Whack of the Closing Stanchions?

The Whack of the Closing Stanchions 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.

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